Sr Finance Manager

Manage the Supply Chain Finance, Inventory and Cost Accounting functions to include: accounting and reporting for supply chain metrics, inventory, cost of sales, other direct product costs, and variances. Own the annual budgeting process for standard costs and partner with Divisional Finance to budget Other Direct Product Costs. Guide Supply Chain analysis and reporting in conjunction with the Corporate Operations management team. Assist as needed with other analysis as well as special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or advanced degree 
• 7 to 10 years similar responsibilities in a distribution or manufacturing company.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail is required
• Strong aptitude in understanding enterprise systems and the inter-relationship of the various modules, JD Edwards experience a plus
• Advanced Excel and Access skills
• Decision making abilities commensurate with job responsibilities
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet various deadlines

• Responsible for accurate, timely and informative reporting of Cost of Sales and Inventory
• Prepare and publish monthly Supply Chain reporting
• Be the resource to Supply Chain, Inventory/Forecasting, Divisional and Corporate Finance and others for all areas of cost and inventory
• Determine adequate inventory reserve levels and support balance with detailed analysis
• Manage the monthly closing process in all areas relating to Inventory and Cost of Sales
• Review variances and investigate causes
• Annual determination of updated standard costs 
• Partner on budgeting Other Direct Product Costs
• Prepare analysis and management reports related to:
• Inventory 
• Material price variance
• Freight variances
• Production variances
• Various Other Direct Product Costs
• Maintenance of inventory costing records
• Assist in the annual closing process, annual audit, various projects