Finance Transformation Lead - Manufacturing Ops (Remote)

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 114,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to provide expert financial guidance across North American manufacturing operations, partnering with Plant Controllers and regional finance to resolve complex issues and drive finance transformation.

You will lead ERP implementations, automation, and reporting enhancements, develop analytics, and mentor Finance teams to strengthen governance and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, controlling, cost accounting, financial operations, or manufacturing accounting.
• Extensive experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and partnering with finance and operations leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, automation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead absorption, financial reporting, and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, automation, digital finance solutions, process optimization, and reporting enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Corporate Accounting to improve financial processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational performance.
• Provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, costing methodologies, financial reporting, and compliance matters.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, operational metrics, financial trends, and key performance indicators to develop recommendations that improve business performance and support operational decision-making.
• Develop and enhance reporting, analytics, and performance metrics that improve financial visibility and support leadership decision-making.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing finance processes through automation, technology, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead financial assessments related to new manufacturing processes, system implementations, organizational initiatives, and business process improvements, providing recommendations that support operational and financial objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to Plant Controllers, Regional Finance teams, and finance professionals to strengthen organizational capability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, financial stewardship, collaboration, and operational excellence throughout the North American finance organization.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

ERP implementations

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Financial governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

AS400

Hyperion

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to provide expert financial guidance across North American manufacturing operations, partnering with Plant Controllers and regional finance to resolve complex issues and drive finance transformation.

You will lead ERP implementations, automation, and reporting enhancements, develop analytics, and mentor Finance teams to strengthen governance and operational performance.