Corp Finance Manager

BGF Industries; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries in Altavista, VA, is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to coordinate internal and external financial reporting, planning, and controls, partnering with senior leadership and plant accounting to strengthen the company’s financial story.

You will lead month-end close, develop budgets, translate results into actionable insights, oversee accounting teams, ensure SEC readiness, and support tax and audit activities across the manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• SEC reporting experience is required.
• Public accounting experience is required.
• Manufacturing and supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with a large accounting firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic planning, operating plans, budgets, and forecasts across both sites.
• Lead the month-end close process and deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Translate financial results into meaningful insights for senior management, including variance analysis, program performance, headcount tracking, and SG&A spending.
• Direct corporate general accounting activities and monitor plant-level accounting processes.
• Supervise general accounting personnel responsible for fixed assets, inventory control, and general accounting.
• Prepare and analyze internal monthly financial reports and support SEC reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial information required by loan agreements and support financial aspects of company benefit plans.
• Assist with corporate tax policies, federal and state tax filings, estimates, extensions, annual reports, 1099s, and W-2 reporting.
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors and IRS auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Financial reporting

Communication

Strategic planning

Job description

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Corp Finance Manager

Full Time Altavista, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1042

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Corporate Finance Manager

Build the Financial Insight. Strengthen the Business Behind It.

At BGF Industries, we don’t just manufacture materials—we engineer solutions that power industries from aerospace to automotive to advanced composites. Our finance team plays a critical role in translating business performance into clear financial insight, strong controls, and better decisions across a complex manufacturing organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

BGF Industries is seeking an experienced Corporate Finance Manager to coordinate and strengthen the company’s internal and external financial reporting, financial planning, and internal control processes. This highly visible role partners with senior leadership and plant accounting teams while leading key corporate accounting activities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and coordinate strategic planning, operating plans, budgets, and forecasts across both sites.
• Lead the month-end close process and deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Translate financial results into meaningful insights for senior management, including variance analysis, program performance, headcount tracking, and SG&A spending.
• Direct corporate general accounting activities and monitor plant-level accounting processes.
• Supervise general accounting personnel responsible for fixed assets, inventory control, and general accounting.
• Prepare and analyze internal monthly financial reports and support SEC reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial information required by loan agreements and support financial aspects of company benefit plans.
• Assist with corporate tax policies, federal and state tax filings, estimates, extensions, annual reports, 1099s, and W-2 reporting.
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors and IRS auditors.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• CPA certification required.
• SEC reporting experience required.
• Public accounting experience required.
• Manufacturing and supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with a large accounting firm preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and financial reporting skills.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

This opportunity is well suited for a finance leader who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with operational partnership. You will have broad exposure to corporate and plant financial activities and the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, and help leadership understand the story behind the numbers.

This position requires access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Pursuant to these regulations, only U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents/Green Card holders) are eligible for this role. Proof of U.S. Person status will be required prior to employment.

No relocation is available at this time.

BGF Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.