Finance & Administrative Manager

Surge Staffing; Eastman (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Plant Finance & Administrative Manager to lead the financial and accounting functions for a manufacturing facility. You will partner with the General Manager and plant leadership to provide financial guidance, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational insight.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting or finance experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and strong leadership capabilities to manage the finance team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with General Ledger, balance sheets, income statements, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
• Experience partnering with plant or operations leadership.
• Strong vendor and customer relationship management.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to connect financial results to operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant's accounting and finance functions.
• Maintain the income statement and balance sheet accuracy.
• Oversee General Ledger activities, posting and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial review processes.
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure terms adherence.
• Partner with customers and internal teams on financial matters.
• Oversee purchasing and vendor management.
• Evaluate vendor bids and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide timely financial reporting to leadership.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial guidance to General Manager and plant leadership.
• Monitor departmental performance and drive process improvements.
• Train and develop finance staff.
• Support corporate financial initiatives and special projects.
• Assist with pricing and cost-control initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

General Ledger

Internal controls

Cost control

Accounting

Leadership

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Plant Finance & Administrative Manager to lead the financial and accounting functions for a manufacturing facility. This position will serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and plant leadership team, providing financial guidance, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational insight.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment, managing multiple priorities, and translating financial information into actionable business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance functions for the plant.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the income statement and balance sheet.
• Oversee General Ledger activities, including posting, reconciliation, and financial accuracy.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and financial review processes.
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure customers adhere to agreed-upon payment terms.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve financial and payment matters.
• Oversee purchasing personnel and support cost-effective vendor solutions.
• Obtain and evaluate competitive vendor bids and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to plant and corporate leadership.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze and communicate revenue, expense, and cost variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior-period results.
• Provide financial guidance and business recommendations to the General Manager and plant leadership.
• Monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Ensure appropriate training, supervision, and development of finance and administrative staff.
• Support corporate financial initiatives, reporting requirements, and special projects.
• Assist with pricing, financial planning, and cost-control initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with General Ledger, balance sheets, income statements, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of cost control and financial planning.
• Experience partnering with plant, operations, or general management leadership.
• Strong vendor and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing staff.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Core Competencies

• Financial Management
• Accounting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cost Control
• Financial Planning
• Variance Analysis
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Accounts Receivable
• Pricing
• Vendor Management
• Customer Relations
• Business Partnership
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Leadership & Team Development
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Change Management
• Communication
• Business Acumen
• Organization & Time Management

Technology Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems
• Ability to analyze financial data and develop meaningful reports

Education

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred:
CPA and/or MBA

Experience

10+ years of accounting or finance experience required.

Experience within a manufacturing, plant, industrial, or operational environment is highly desirable.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the financial performance of a plant while working directly with operational leadership. The successful candidate will have meaningful influence over budgeting, cost control, financial performance, process improvement, and business decisions.

If you're a finance leader who enjoys being close to the operation—not just behind a desk—and can turn financial data into business results, we'd like to hear from you.

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