Finance Manager

Vaco; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks a Finance Manager in the Green Bay area to lead a team of about 10 accounting professionals and own key financial reporting for multiple entities. The role blends hands-on accounting with strategic leadership and operational collaboration.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and development of KPI dashboards to support executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred but not required; progressive leadership experience.
• Experience supervising accounting teams and multiple entities.
• Hands-on with financial statements, month-end close, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ~10 accounting professionals.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy.
• Review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Prepare monthly statements and executive reporting packages.
• Own select entity financials and day-to-day operations.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and key KPIs.
• Develop KPI dashboards and ad-hoc reports for decision-making.
• Partner with operations to identify risks and improvements.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and provide support.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Month-end close

Journal entries & reconciliations

KPIs & dashboards

ERP systems (Dynamics 365)

Excel (advanced)

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Management Reporter

Job description

Finance Manager – Green Bay Area | Direct Hire

A well‑established and growing organization in the Green Bay area is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key role due to a planned retirement, allowing for a smooth transition and comprehensive knowledge transfer.

This position offers a blend of hands‑on accounting responsibilities, team leadership, financial reporting, business partnership, and technology support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic oversight and day‑to‑day involvement in the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals, including supervisors, senior accountants, and staff accountants.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple business entities.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and executive‑level reporting packages.
• Maintain ownership of select entity financials to remain actively involved in day‑to‑day operations.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, labor, overhead, and key business performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and ad‑hoc reporting to support business decision‑making.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including workpaper preparation and audit support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, automation, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Progressive accounting and finance experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience supervising and developing accounting teams.
• Strong experience managing accounting for multiple entities.
• Hands‑on experience with financial statement preparation, month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with reporting tools such as Management Reporter or similar financial reporting platforms is a plus.
• Strong technology aptitude and comfort supporting financial systems and business users.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range for this role is disclosed in the posting. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.