SPD - Finance Manager

Finance Manager EQI Specialty Products Division

Westlake, OH

Reports to Global Controller

Finance Manager , S pecialty Products — Lead s the end ‑ to ‑ end financial reporting, controls, and compliance for EQI Specialty Products (SPD) . Reporting to the Global Controller, this role partners closely with SPD leadership to deliver accurate , timely results, translate performance into actionable insights, and support margin improvement and growth initiatives. The SPD Finance Manager owns the close, statutory compliance, cash and working capital, leads the regional accounting team, and drives process standardization and scalability in a high ‑ accountability environment.

Own the integrity, timeliness, and governance of monthly and annual financial close, ensuring decision ‑ ready reporting for leadership and corporate stakeholders.

Lead regional consolidation activities to deliver accurate and aligned results to the Global Controller and Corporate Finance.

Ensure consistent application of US GAAP and corporate accounting policies, exercising judgment on complex or non ‑ routine transactions.

Analyze financial results and key variances to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, and proactively communicate insights to leadership.

Support consolidated , statutory, and lender reporting requirements, ensuring transparency, compliance, and audit readiness.

2. Compliance & Internal Controls

Provide leadership over local statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance, ensuring requirements are met while supporting business agility and growth.

Own the design, effectiveness, and continuous strengthening of internal controls, aligned with corporate governance standards and risk appetite.

Partner with Global Finance to support enterprise risk management, governance frameworks, and control consistency across regions.

Ensure ongoing audit readiness and transparency, serving as the primary regional liaison for external auditors, regulators, and internal reviews.

Proactively identify , assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks, advising leadership on exposures, trade ‑ offs , and control enhancements.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis Support

Own the bu dget ing , forecasting, and long ‑ range planning, ensuring alignment with the FP&A group on strategic priorities and operational realities.

Provide forward ‑ looking insights into regional financial performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities to inform leadership decision ‑ making.

Support margin expansion and cost optimization strategies through disciplined analysis of cost structures, productivity, and operational leverage.

4. Operational Finance Leadership

Act as a trusted strategic finance partner to the SPD leadership team, influencing business direction through insight, judgment, and financial rigor.

Provide financial leadership on key commercial and investment decisions, including contracts, pricing strategies, capital expenditures, and resource allocation.

Assess business performance against strategic objectives , identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions and trade ‑ offs .

Translate complex financial results into clear, actionable insights that enable timely , informed leadership decisions.

Influence commercial outcomes through margin analysis, pricing discipline, cost structure optimization, and scenario evaluation.

Support growth initiatives, integrations, and scale ‑ up activities by providing financial perspective on risks, synergies, and execution readiness.

5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Provide forward ‑ looking cash flow and liquidity insights to inform operational priorities, capital allocation, and growth decisions.

Drive enterprise ‑ level working capital strategy across receivables, payables, and inventory, balancing cash optimization with customer and supplier considerations.

Partner with Corporate Finance on treasury strategy, banking relationships, and funding initiatives to support business continuity and scalability.

Build and lead a high ‑ performing regional accounting organization that delivers strong technical execution and sound business…