Finance Manager

Fluid Motion, LLC; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Motion, LLC is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee daily accounting and finance operations, including month-end close, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. The role partners with leadership to inform strategy and manage capital projects, inventory costs, and tax filings.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in accounting/finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with BI tools and ERP systems; CPA and advanced degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master’s degree preferred; CPA designation preferred.
• 8–10 years progressive accounting/finance experience, with supervisory/management exposure.
• Advanced MS Office skills; familiarity with BI tools like Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and financial statement prep for GAAP compliance.
• Manage A/P and A/R, daily cash reconciliations, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Lead inventory analysis including material costs, purchases, and labor.
• Develop long-range financial plans and ROI analyses for capital projects.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and prepare year-end support.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's in Accounting/Business (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Epicor or ERP system (preferred)

Job description

Description

Job Purpose: The Finance Manager will oversee the daily accounting and finance functions at Fluid Motion, LLC. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining accounting processes, overseeing A/P and A/R personnel, daily cash reconciliations, revenue and expense tracking, month end close, reporting and analytics, budgeting, capital project evaluation and long-range planning. The Finance Manager is a key partner to the leadership team and will be responsible for providing accurate financial results and informing business strategies to reach short and long-term financial goals. In addition, the Finance Manager will oversee preparation of budgets, variance analysis, inventory analysis and ad hoc analysis. Inventory analysis will entail the full scope of planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity including raw material, purchases, inventory, and labor.

Location: Open to opportunity in Arlington, Monroe, or Auburn

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the month end close process, which includes budget and payroll reconciliation, balance sheet account detail, and completion of general ledger journal entries as needed.
• Preparation and review of daily and monthly financials for each business unit for submission to company leadership and the executive team.
• Reconcile inventory daily which includes boats in WIP, finished boats, boats waiting to be shipped, boats waiting for approval and tracking boats in the field.
• Utilize business intelligence tools to forecast future months sales based on production schedule and work closely with operations to ensure alignment.
• Prepare monthly financial statements according to GAAP guidelines
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax reports.
• Review and verify quarterly and year end filings (940, 941, UCT6).
• Oversee the process and submission of form(s) 1099 at year end.
• Work cross functionally for pricing activities.
• Maintain and review daily bank transaction information.
• Backup A/P and A/R functions as required.
• Prepare year end audit support for external audit.
• Manage annual budget process, including preparation, review and confirmation with company leadership.
• Develop long range financial plans, including ROI analysis for capital projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Expert knowledge in all accounting functions, processes, procedures, including GAAP requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate finance principles.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Ability to make sound judgements and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar business discipline required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• 8-10 years progressive experience in an Accounting role, including supervisory or management experience.
• Advanced technical ability in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI is preferred.
• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system is preferred.
• Experience in creating and analyzing budgets.
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Americans with Disability Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Fluid Motion, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fluid Motion complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Fluid Motion expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Fluid Motion employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.