We are seeking a highly experienced Finance professional to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across the organization. In this role, you will drive financial insights, influence strategic decision-making, and lead initiatives that improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance financial reporting.
You will work cross-functionally and cross-divisionally to solve complex financial challenges, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning. This position offers strong visibility and the opportunity to shape financial strategy while leading continuous improvement and transformation efforts.
What You’ll DoStrategic Advisory & Business Partnering- Act as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, providing insights that support strategic decisions and performance goals
- Partner with cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to address complex financial challenges and opportunities
- Translate financial results into clear, actionable recommendations for both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Lead financial reporting and variance analysis, delivering clear insights into performance trends
- Prepare and review forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans, including SG&A and operational spending
- Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables
- Provide analysis on key metrics and financial performance drivers to inform decision-making
- Provide subject matter expertise on U.S. GAAP and enterprise-wide accounting practices
- Research, document, and resolve complex technical accounting issues
- Evaluate and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on audit and reporting requirements
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and partner with business leaders to implement strategies
- Drive financial process improvements, automation, and best practices across the organization
- Lead financial problem-solving efforts and support strategic, cross-functional projects
- Collaborate with cost center leaders on budgeting, performance tracking, and accountability
- Contribute to enterprise initiatives that impact financial operations and reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience researching and documenting technical accounting issues
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to operate independently, think strategically, and solve complex problems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools
- 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related disciplines
- Public accounting experience (3+ years preferred)
- CPA, MBA, or progress toward certification
- Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, or operational finance
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion, or similar)
- Strong financial modeling capabilities (ROI, IRR, NPV, payback analysis)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Demonstrated success leading teams, initiatives, or cross-functional projects
- Strategic impact: Influence financial and business outcomes across the enterprise
- Visibility: Partner directly with leaders and key stakeholders
- Leadership opportunity: Drive initiatives and lead meaningful change
- Growth: Expand expertise across accounting, finance, and business strategy
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).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience researching and documenting technical accounting issues
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to operate independently, think strategically, and solve complex problems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools
- 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related disciplines
- Public accounting experience (3+ years preferred)
- CPA, MBA, or progress toward certification
- Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, or operational finance
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion, or similar)
- Strong financial modeling capabilities (ROI, IRR, NPV, payback analysis)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Demonstrated success leading teams, initiatives, or cross-functional projects
Charter Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Charter Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Charter Manufacturing.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are often described as affordable, with wellness incentives lowering costs and new voluntary options (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident) expanding coverage. Dental and vision enhancements further support value without raising contributions.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an additional retirement contribution for most employees indicate strong long‑term savings support. These retirement elements are consistently positioned as core strengths of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly gainsharing and bonuses regularly augment base pay. Profit sharing and shift premiums further boost total compensation.
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What We Do
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in
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