Operations Finance Manager

The Duravent Group is a global technology leader in the HVAC industry, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. With 15 locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, we are a $500 million+ company known for our best-in-class design and manufacturing, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. Our recent acquisition of Hart & Cooley, established in 1901, brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

About the role

This role is for an experienced Operations Finance Manager who will oversee central cost accounting functions. Key responsibilities include:

• Monthly plant analysis
• Standards setting
• Inventory management
• Capital spending tracking
• Daily and monthly operational reporting

This role will manage a small group of central cost accountants and interact frequently with plant management and plant controllers.

Responsibilities

The Operations Finance Manager is responsible for:

• Leading cost-related components of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Analyzing manufacturing and inventory variances and communicating key drivers and corrective actions
• Partnering with operations, supply chain, and procurement to ensure accurate costing inputs
• Monitoring inventory valuation, excess and obsolete exposure, and margin trends; recommending actions to improve working capital and profitability
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Preparing and distributing operations finance reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of Cost Accounting or Operations Finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5 years of Management/Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience owning standard cost maintenance and variance analysis in a standard cost environment
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills in Microsoft Excel, including building repeatable templates and reports
• Strong business partnership skills with operations and supply chain, translating financial drivers into practical actions that improve performance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present analyses clearly to diverse audiences

Qualifications

• Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance (variable per state)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan

Schedule

Full-time position.