Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of engineered composite piping and infrastructure solutions, serving customers across the water, wastewater, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. The organization is part of a larger international group and operates in a technically driven, project-oriented environment, supporting major infrastructure and industrial applications across North America. The company is recognized for its expertise in fiberglass reinforced composite pipe systems, offering durable, corrosion-resistant solutions designed for demanding applications. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, operational efficiency, and customer service, the organization works closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and other business functions to deliver solutions to its customers.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Finance Operations Supervisor will oversee day-to-day financial operations while supporting financial planning, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and effective management of financial processes.
The incumbent will work closely with Procurement, Accounts Receivable, Production, Project Management & Estimating (PME), and other business functions to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and improve operational and financial performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company requirements.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic financial planning processes.
- Conduct budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior leadership and department managers.
- Prepare financial dashboards, reporting packages, and scenario analyses to support business planning and decision-making.
- Monitor & report key financial & operational performance indicators for the Americas business.
- Analyze industry trends, internal performance data, and external market factors to support business objectives and financial planning.
- Support competitive analysis, pricing initiatives, market assessments, and business case development.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and financial improvement projects.
Financial Operations & Accounting
- Review and approve Purchase Order requests, ensuring appropriate G/L accounts, cost centers, budgets, and compliance with company policies.
- Review and approve employee expense reimbursement journal entries
- Manage lease accounting tools and prepare related journal entries for leased equipment.
- Review Accounts Receivable balances and support the calculation of bad debt allowances in accordance with company and group guidelines.
- Support Accounts Receivable and Project Management teams with the appropriate setup and application of sales, use, and excise taxes within SAP.
- Partner with the Accounts Receivable team to evaluate unpaid invoices and support decisions regarding bond filings and collections after established payment periods.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded an properly supported.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and financial processes and improve operational efficiency.
Business Partnership
- Collaborate with Procurement, Production, PME, Accounts Receivable, and other business functions to ensure effective financial management.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Review financial implications of business initiatives, projects, pricing decisions, and cost management activities.
- Serve as a finance business partner to department leaders and provide timely financial information and guidance.
- Supervise and support the Staff Accountant, providing coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
- Participate in recruitment activities, including identifying staffing requirements, interviewing candidates, and supporting hiring decisions.
- Monitor employee performance, capabilities, and development opportunities.
- Conduct or support performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Support employee transitions and offboarding activities while ensuring effective knowledge transfer and business continuity.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement-oriented team
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, and internal controls.
- Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
- Experience with accounts receivable, budgeting, variance analysis, journal entries, and financial reporting.
- Experience working cross-functionally with operational and business teams.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills required.
- Experience with bond management or construction-related bond processes is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.