Job Summary
Hillman is seeking an experienced Manager, Finance to own full-cycle finance and accounting operations for the business, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), general ledger, tax compliance, and audit management. This role leads a team of 3–4 finance professionals and serves as the key liaison between the local business unit and the Corporate Finance team, ensuring alignment on reporting, controls, and strategic financial priorities.
Who thrives here: The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance day-to-day accounting operations with higher-level compliance, audit, and cross-functional coordination responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasts, including rolling forecasts and re-forecasts
- Deliver monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and explain the key drivers to business leaders and Corporate Finance
- Build and maintain financial models that support business planning, pricing decisions and investment/ROI analysis
- Analyze revenue, margin and operating expense trends to surface risks and opportunities
- Partner with operational leaders on department-level budgets and KPI tracking
- Support long-range strategic planning, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Prepare board-level and executive reporting packages, including KPI dashboards and financial summaries
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through data-driven analysis
Costing, Inventory, Pricing & Profitability
- Own inventory management and product costing
- Lead customer and item profitability analysis, and set customer pricing and quotes
- Review manufacturing processes for efficiency and output, comparing actual costs and performance to standards
Accounting Operations
- Oversee end-to-end accounting: AR, AP, the general ledger, and month-end and year-end close
- Ensure timely, accurate invoicing, collections, vendor payments and cash application
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements
- Monitor cash flow, working capital and AR/AP aging to inform business decisions
Compliance, Tax & Audit
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements, including sales tax, income tax filings and other statutory obligations
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on filings, provisions and audit requests
- Lead the annual external audit: prepare schedules, answer auditor inquiries and keep the timeline on track
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls (SOX or equivalent)
- Stay current on GAAP and tax changes that affect the business
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3–4 finance/accounting professionals (AR, AP, and staff accountants)
- Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and support professional growth
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the team
- Manage workload distribution and ensure adequate coverage during peak periods (month-end, audit, tax season)
Business Partnership & Corporate Liaison
- Act as the primary point of contact between the business unit and Corporate Finance, ensuring consistent communication and alignment on reporting requirements
- Translate corporate finance policies, timelines, and reporting standards into actionable guidance for the local team
- Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, variance analysis, and support for operational decision-making
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in coordination with Corporate Finance
- Prepare and present financial summaries and updates to senior leadership as needed
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with strong exposure to FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling)
- Solid grounding in full-cycle accounting (AR/AP, GL, close processes)
- 2+ years of experience directly managing or supervising a team
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and audit processes
- Proven experience managing or supporting external audits
- Advanced Excel/financial modeling skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems (Epicor is an asset; NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar also valued)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively between local business teams and corporate stakeholders
Preferred
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience in a multi-entity or corporate-subsidiary reporting structure
- Familiarity with tax software and audit management tools
- Experience with process improvement or systems implementation projects
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Prioritization across competing deadlines such as close, audit and tax filings
- Clear interpersonal and cross-functional communication
- Range to work tactically (daily accounting) and strategically (business partnering)
What Hillman Offers
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
About Hillman
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Hillman is a leading provider of hardware and related products serving retail, pro distribution, and industrial MRO customers across North America. With a 1,200+ associate field sales team, direct-to-store distribution, world-class global sourcing, and a portfolio of more than 111,000 SKUs, Hillman has built a six-decade legacy of service and growth. Its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) business is an approximately $190M North American operation spanning several industrial fastening and hardware businesses, serving commercial and industrial customers, and is central to the company’s growth strategy.
About the opportunity
Hillman has announced the acquisition of Kanebridge Corporation, a leading U.S. master distributor of commercial and military-grade fasteners (announced August 2026; expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions). For more than 45 years, Kanebridge has served distributors nationwide with 43,000+ SKUs, industry-leading fill rates, same-day shipping, and its proprietary FasNet digital ordering platform. The business generates approximately $64M in annual sales with roughly $30M in EBITDA.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected, long-established business into its next chapter as part of Hillman.
Hillman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- Strong experience with FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
- Experience with full-cycle accounting, including AR, AP, general ledger, and close processes
- At least 2 years of direct team management or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and audit processes
- Experience managing or supporting external audits
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience in a multi-entity or corporate-subsidiary reporting structure
- Familiarity with tax software and audit management tools
- Experience with process improvement or systems implementation projects
Hillman Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision. Feedback suggests these core plans are a relative strong point of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off options, including standard PTO, holidays, and Flexible Time Off for U.S. exempt employees, are highlighted as a relative strength. Feedback suggests some employees can also purchase extra time off or use paid volunteer time in certain cases.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Program and tuition reimbursement add ownership and development value beyond base pay. Feedback suggests these extras contribute to a more rounded total rewards offering.
Hillman Solutions Insights
What We Do
Welcome to Hillman, Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman Solutions is a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions. Delivering simple solutions in a complex world to 26,000 customers including Lowe’s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, True Value, Do-It-Best, Walmart and many more. Hillman designs innovative products and merchandising solutions for complex categories and provides outstanding customer service. Hillman continues to grow as the leading provider of complete hardware solutions by delivering a ‘small business’ experience with ‘big business’ efficiency. Careers at Hillman include design, engineering, finance, information technology, product management, sales, retail merchandising, warehouse operations, and many more.
