Finance Manager

Forty-Five Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forty-Five Group, a boutique executive search firm in Houston, Texas, is actively interviewing candidates for a Finance Manager (English and Mandarin Chinese) for a leading global manufacturer of construction and heavy equipment. The role oversees day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, month-end close, and internal controls, partnering with leadership across the U.S.

entity to strengthen processes. The successful candidate will be fluent in Mandarin and English and comfortable operating in

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English is required.
• Background as Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Controller, or Senior Accountant.
• Experience in manufacturing or international/Chinese-owned companies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial and accounting operations, including reporting, budgeting, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with leadership and operations to ensure accurate financial information and strong processes.

Skills

Mandarin (fluent)

English (fluent)

Cross-cultural communication

Financial reporting

Job description

Forty-Five Group is a boutique executive search firm based in Houston, Texas. It was founded on the principle of getting back to basics in recruiting. Our goal is to present our clients with quality talent while providing a positive experience for our candidates.

Please visit www.fortyfivegroup.com for more career opportunities.

We are actively interviewing candidates for a Finance Manager (English and Mandarin Chinese) opportunity.

Position Summary

A leading global manufacturer of construction and heavy equipment is expanding its North American presence and building a world-class finance department.

The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial and accounting operations for a growing U.S. business, including financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, month-end close, cash flow management, accounts payable and receivable, and internal controls. This role will work closely with company leadership and operational teams to ensure accurate financial information, strong processes, and effective financial management. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Controller, Senior Accountant, or in a similar role.

The successful candidate will be fluent and professionally strong in both Mandarin and English and will be comfortable working within a U.S. branch of an international organization. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, equipment, automotive, industrial, or another international or Chinese-owned company is highly desirable. The role will collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, operations, HR, and finance teams at headquarters, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively across cultures and functions.

This position is based in Houston, Texas, and we strongly prefer a Houston-area candidate. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, hands-on, and comfortable working in a growing organization where they can help establish structure, strengthen processes, and improve financial and accounting practices as the business expands.