Finance Manager

Partners Professional; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus 15%

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Partners Professional in Corona, NY, seeks a hands-on Finance Manager to lead financial operations for a manufacturing site. You will oversee finance, costing, payroll, IT and administrative functions, partnering with operations to drive performance.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing finance experience, strong leadership for 8 direct reports, and a balance of strategic planning with day-to-day finance and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years in a Finance Manager/Controller/Plant Controller role in manufacturing.
• Experience managing teams of 5+ employees.
• Strong financial reporting experience required.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience.
• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
• ERP systems experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Costing, Payroll, IT, and Administrative functions.
• Manage and develop a team of 8 direct reports.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Support business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and reporting.
• Lead internal and external audit activities.
• Manage inventory control processes, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories.
• Review and maintain manufacturing costing models.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Manufacturing finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Finance Manager

Position Overview

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a hands‑on Finance Manager to lead financial operations at its Corona, NY facility. This leadership role oversees finance, costing, payroll, IT, and administrative functions while partnering closely with operational leadership to drive business performance and financial results.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance experience, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to balance strategic planning with day‑to‑day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Costing, Payroll, IT, and Administrative functions
• Manage and develop a team of 8 direct reports
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts
• Support business planning and strategic initiatives
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and reporting
• Lead internal and external audit activities
• Manage inventory control processes, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories
• Review and maintain manufacturing costing models
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Finance Manager, Controller, Plant Controller, or similar leadership role
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Experience managing teams of 5+ employees
• Strong financial reporting experience
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience
• Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• ERP systems experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation
• ERP implementation experience
• Inventory accounting experience
• Aerospace, industrial manufacturing, automotive, electronics, metals, or related manufacturing experience

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Collaborative and accountable
• Ethical and results-driven
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong in both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
• Effective at partnering with operations and leadership teams
• Focused on continuous improvement and process optimization

Compensation

• Base Salary: $125,000 - $135,000
• 15% Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package