Business Finance Manager

BUSINESS FINANCE MANAGER Location: St James, LA (The Woodlands, TX will be considered for the right candidate)Onsite-9/80'sSalary: $175-200K/year + 7.5% Bonus + Profit SharingDirect Reports: 4Reporting to: CFO SummaryThe Business Finance Manager provides financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all operations. This would include performing duties to enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensures that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Additional responsibilities include maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, placing focus on optimizing department processes to increase accuracy and efficiency, conduct a variety of value added financial, operational and business process reviews in collaboration with other functions. The incumbent will interact with various leadership levels and directly interact with all functions within the Company. The position will also work closely with third-party service providers. Primary ResponsibilitiesFinance focal point for all North America operationsProvide insight, analysis, guidance to Business TeamsManagement of all monthly product costing standardsContact for all Syntax tickets, review status weekly with repsEnsuring compliance with company policies, procedures, U.S GAAP, and any local governmental requirementsResponsibility for all activities with external auditors and third-party service providersParticipate on local Leadership Team for St. James identifying issues, concerns, impacts to financialsCoordination of financial forecasts, legal and management reporting, and cost center budgetingManagement of month-end financial closing activitiesProblem solver for all aspects of the business as it relates to FinancialsEnsures integrity and accuracy of business financial dataFosters good teamwork and interpersonal relationshipsConducts work in a safe mannerOther duties as directed by the Controller or CFO Job RequirementsBBS or BS degree in accounting or equivalentStrong management skills to manage staff in 2 locationsPlant manufacturing experience is highly preferred (chemical manufacturing would be a bullseye)Proven computer skillsStrong coordination, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills are requiredIndividual should be comfortable working with all levels and functionsCandidate should be a self-starter, willing to participate on teams, have the ability to meet deadlines, and be proactive in supporting the functional partners to meet their needs PreferencesExperience using SAPPrevious experience in manufacturing cost accounting is desired but not requiredA CPA or equivalent is preferred but not requiredPrevious experience in manufacturing cost accounting is desired but not required