Finance and Admin Mgr

Valence Surface Technologies; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long term Disability

401(K) Match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced finance leader to manage general ledger activities, budgeting, forecasting, and receivables. The role partners with GM, FP&A, and business development to ensure financial integrity and strategic planning.

The position oversees purchasing, vendor bids, and cost-effective procurement while supporting monthly closes, training staff, and improving departmental efficiency. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Accurate posting to the General Ledger including reconciliation.
• Forecasting and budgeting in partnership with GM, corporate FP&A, and business development teams.
• Lead timely collection of receivables and act as liaison with customers regarding terms.
• Direct and optimize purchasing to secure cost-effective vendor solutions.
• Support administrative initiatives with timely and accurate contributions.
• Ensure timely reporting for monthly financial information.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts; analyze revenue and cost variances.
• Verify accounting documents and records; coordinate with customers and vendors on finance needs.
• Provide training and supervision of staff; monitor department efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and implement more efficient procedures to optimize resources.

Skills

Interpersonal

Decision Making

Deductive Reasoning

Delegating Responsibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Accuracy of recording to the General Ledger including posting and reconciliation. Development and maintenance of sufficient internal controls and reviews to ensure integrity of statements. Responsible for forecasting/budgeting in partnership with the GM, corporate FP&A, and business development teams.

Direct and manageable timely collection of receivables and ensuring customers adhere to terms agreed to, serving as liaison between company and customer where necessary.

Responsible for purchasing personnel and directing work to ensure the most cost-effective solutions from vendors including competitive bids and timely delivery.

Responsible for timely and accurate support of all local initiatives of an administrative nature.

Ensure the timely reporting for all monthly financial information.

Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Analyze and articulate revenue and cost variances to budgets, forecasts and prior period results.

Verifies the accuracy of accounting documents and records Managing and directing finance needs with customers and vendors.

Ensure proper training and supervision of staff Responsible for timely and accurate support of all corporate initiatives, information requests and back-up assistance Performs other duties as assigned or required. Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long term Disability
• 401(K)-3% Match
• Holiday Pay

• COMPENSATION RANGE: $135,000 to 150,000

Experience

Preferred

• 10 plus years of experience in Accounting or Finance

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

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