Your Opportunity as the Manager, Supply Chain Finance & Accounting
Lead the day-to-day execution, operational stability, and tactical leadership of direct materials finance. Serve as a key people leader and trusted partner to Procurement, ensuring accurate cost reporting, disciplined processes, and effective onboarding and development of analysts and lead analysts
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% in office expectation
In this role you will:
Lead day-to-day finance operations for direct materials, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
Provide tactical leadership by coaching, developing, and supporting analysts and lead analysts
Ensure accurate reporting, including variance analysis and clear explanation of financial results
Own monthly forecasting for direct materials and monitor performance against expectations
Partner closely with Procurement and cross-functional stakeholders to support sourcing, cost changes, and business decisions
Establish and maintain process discipline, including documentation, standard work, and onboarding materials
Drive and implement process improvements while supporting change management initiatives
Support system enhancements and upgrades (e.g., ERP, reporting, planning tools), ensuring operational stability during transitions
Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and capacity constraints with recommended solutions
What we are looking for:
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or supply chain finance
Demonstrated people leadership capability with a coaching mindset
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Proven organizational skills with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
Experience with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion, Excel, Spotfire or similar)
Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience with process improvement, documentation, and change execution support
Ability to influence and communicate effectively across functions
High attention to detail with the ability to balance speed and accuracy
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Prior direct people leadership experience
Experience working in cross-functional partnerships (e.g., Procurement, Supply Chain)
Understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and supply chain finance concepts
Demonstrated ability or interest in long-term leadership growth within Supply Chain Finance
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or supply chain finance
- Demonstrated people leadership capability with a coaching mindset
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration
- Experience with financial systems and reporting tools
The J.M. Smucker Co. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strong, with a company 401(k) match, immediate vesting in some materials, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These elements contribute to a favorable view of total compensation value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents and on-site childcare at key locations signal a family-forward approach. Additional supports such as adoption assistance and pet-related leave reinforce this emphasis.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, seasonal compressed schedules, and flexibility options are highlighted across materials. The ability to start with substantial PTO and buy additional time enhances perceived time-off breadth.
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What We Do
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets with products found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer and pet parent preferences for food, how it’s purchased and how the companies that make it should operate, we will maintain the important role we play in their lives. This will allow us to continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on all of those who count on us.
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