Finance Manager (Water Safety & Control)

About the role

The Finance Manager, reporting into the Finance Director, is responsible for delivering the monthly financials and forecasts. Assisting in the long-term / short-term financial performance and overall strategic initiatives of the Water Safety & Control business unit which delivers annualized sales in excess of $500 million. This role will be based in our Paso Robles, CA facility with primarily onsite expectations (3-4 days/week in office) and some hybrid flexibility. Relocation assistance available with additional onsite flexibility for those relocating to the area.

Responsibilities

• Executes month-end close and forecast, deep diving financial results to understand variances to prior forecast and budget.
• Communicates financial performance, forecast commitments to BU GM and Leadership Team.
• Help set L2 review agenda with BU Leadership Team.
• Partners with Operations and Supply Chain to manage inventory levels, maximizing existing footprint.
• Provides regular visibility on slow-moving, E&O inventory.
• Works with the Director of Finance and GM in establishment of Strategic Plan initiatives and financials, including Budget.
• Partners closely with Commercial Team to set orders and sales forecast. Walks orders performance to understand changes in market and price vs. share gain/loss from strategic initiatives.
• Prepares responses to Audit including sample transactions and testing.
• Publishes labor productivity and other variable-spend reporting weekly. Helps course correct when off of target.
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Corporate policies and procedures and local statutory requirements, including annual full physical inventory and capital spend requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA, CMA, CPA a plus.
• 5+ Years progressive experience in financial functions within a manufacturing or supply chain company.
• Audit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to educate & coach both finance and non-finance professionals.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite and ERP systems, D365 & Tableau a plus.
• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Initiative-taking with an ability to thrive in a challenging environment.
• Operates with a continuous improvement mindset, challenging status quo.

Capabilities And Success Factors

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Pay

Competitive Salary - $124,000-170,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran