Finance Manager

Hermann Forwarding; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermann Forwarding in Monmouth Junction, NJ seeks a Finance Manager to support FP&A, general accounting, and month-end close. You will backstop the Controller with audit and tax tasks, drive variance analyses, and optimize GL reporting in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities include close processes, reconciliations, intercompany activity, tax filings, and continuous process improvements. A bachelor’s in finance/accounting and 6–8 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of finance experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
• Proficient in Excel with advanced formulas and Power BI.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: analyze P&L and balance sheet vs budget.
• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries and monthly checklists.
• Balance sheet, accruals, prepaid entries, and inventory reconciliation.
• Support audit, tax filings, and intercompany activities.
• Cash flow, payroll postings, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Highly organized

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Proactive

Analytical

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Great Plains

Mcleod

TMW

TMT

Concur

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Office 365

Word

Job description

Finance Manager

S - CORP OFFICE FINANCE $ ANALYSIS Regular Full-Time Monmouth Junction, NJ, US

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

About the Role:

The Finance Manager will support Financial Planning, General Accounting, Month-End Close Responsibilities, support Controller with Audit and Tax

requirements and deliverables. You must be a motivated self-starter, with an entrepreneurial spirit and driven by successful results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Prepare, analyze P&L and Balance Sheet against prior months and Budget
• Prepare, sign off and submit all balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries along with proper back up, update monthly checklist
• Prepare and analyze Accruals and Prepaid entries
• Prepare monthly inventory reconciliation
• Prepare intercompany reconciliation

Audit Requirements

• Provide audit team with required documents and proper back-up
• Review and develop Walk-Thru process documentation
• Work with other Departments to present requested audit documentation (HR, IT, Operations)
• Prepare Budgets By locations
• Sales, PL by channel, Gross margin analysis, analyze variance against Actuals

Tax filing

• Prepare monthly, quarterly sales tax filing along with all back up documentation
• Support and prepare all documentation for income tax requested by Accounting/Tax firm
• Address State and Federal filings and tax notices for multi jurisdictions

Other

• Cash Flow Analysis and Banking responsibilities
• Medical intercompany billing and postings
• Fuel posting and reconciliations
• Registrations Amort schedule
• Bulk Fuel Tank Postings and reconciliations
• Payroll posting and reconciliations
• Evaluate and recommend changes to accounting processes and general ledger reporting capabilities, including documenting and maintaining accounting procedures, in support of continuous improvement efforts
• Other projects & duties as assigned by management
• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required).
• 6 to 8 years' experience minimum with increasing responsibilities in Finance
• Proficient in excel, advanced formulas, Power BI
• Proactive, extremely organized, ability to work in fast-paced environment, sense of urgency, Detail oriented, Self-starter, Flexible to shifting priorities, Problem preventer, Problem solver, Meeting all deadlines
• Skills preferred, but not required:
  • Microsoft Great Plains, TMW, Mcleod, TMT
  • Knowledge of Payroll Taxes
• Must have proficient knowledge of Customer Management System including advanced skills in Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Office 365, Word, (Required), Concur, and Mcleod (Preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Customer Management Systems.
• Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees in the Transportation and Logistics departments.
• Desire to surround customers with excellence in service.
• Willing to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and competing work demands.
• Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to be flexible and balance competing priorities effectively.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and resolve issues efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated in a high-volume work environment.
• Positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across all levels and departments.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Physical Requirements

Works in a standard office environment with some travel to other locations as needed (i.e. other facilities, staff events, training, etc.).

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds, on occasion, such as office products and supplies.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required as per business needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to communicate via phone and in person, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arm, and to sit at a desk and use a computer for prolonged periods of time, with reasonable breaks. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.