Finance Manager (US) - Manufacturing - Houston, TX

About the role

The Finance Manager will oversee the day to day accounting and finance activities for the United States business, reporting directly to international finance leadership based in Europe. This individual will partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide meaningful financial analysis to drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial control activities for the US operation.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Generate month end close, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and P&L reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
• Improve financial reporting quality, transparency, and timeliness across the business.
• Support cost accounting, inventory accounting, and gross margin analysis to enhance operational decision making.
• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to provide financial analysis and performance insights.
• Assist the business in managing tariff, trade, and import related financial impacts.
• Support SAP optimization efforts and process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Serve as a key point of contact between the US business and international finance leadership.
• Assist with foreign currency transactions and intercompany accounting activities.
• Mentor and support junior accounting and finance personnel where applicable.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Strong U.S. GAAP expertise
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience - ideal but not essential
• Advanced SAP proficiency - ideal
• Experience with foreign currency and intercompany transactions
• Italian language capabilities - ideal, not essential

Benefits

• Base salary of $150,000 to $170,000
• Performance related bonus
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage with significant employer contributions
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance benefits
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Company provided laptop and mobile phone
• Opportunity to partner directly with international executive leadership
• Highly visible leadership position within a global manufacturing organization undergoing transformation and growth