Finance Manager

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic finance team? Join us as we drive financial excellence and strategic decision-making! As our Finance Manager, you'll spearhead monthly closing processes, deliver insightful analysis, and guide our business with critical pricing, cost, and margin information. You'll lead cost analysis, ROI evaluations, and forecasting, while nurturing and developing our finance talent. Your expertise will ensure robust accounting and financial analysis activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in cost accounting and partnering with management teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills to understand cost drivers, gather data, and report findings.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to explain financial data across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in financial analysis (ROI, IRR, NPV, economic profit, payback).
• Solid understanding of cost accounting systems and ERP systems.
• Continuous Improvement mindset to challenge and enhance workflows.
• Ability to lead and participate effectively in teams, both within and across functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMA, CPA, or MBA.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of corporate reporting or CPA experience.
• Knowledge of QAD, Oracle Financials, and Hyperion Planning and Reporting.
• Experience in workflow re-engineering and system implementation.
• Six Sigma certification or equivalent Continuous Improvement experience.
• Formal team training with proven success in leading and developing teams.
• Experience with foreign operations or customers.

Major Accountabilities:

• Support the monthly financial close process.
• Ensure the integrity of financial statements through thorough review.
• Provide management with accurate financial and operating information.
• Establish budgets, operating goals, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Conduct financial analysis for major capital spending (IRR, NPV, payback).
• Recommend price quotes for new products/services and support pricing team.
• Lead cost accounting projects for precise product cost information.
• Review costing procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure adequate controls for business assets and effective administration of control procedures.
• Champion improvements in fixed asset recording, reporting, and forecasting.
• Evaluate and enhance key controls for financial reporting and fixed asset cycles.
• Recommend and implement improvements in financial procedures and methods.
• Support Continuous Improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide strong leadership by setting clear objectives, developing skills, and offering challenging assignments.

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports to: Director, Finance

Position Challenges:

• Managing multiple tasks from various management levels while maintaining strict deadlines.
• Ensuring accuracy in all information sources and reports.
• Meeting high expectations for quality and service in a challenging environment.
• Developing an understanding of multiple product lines and market issues to create relevant financial reporting.

The annual hiring range for this position is: $117,600-$147,000. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).