Finance Transformation Leader (Remote)

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Vancouver (WA); 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 Hydro's North American manufacturing operations, partnering with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to resolve complex issues and strengthen governance.

The role leads finance transformation, ERP implementations, automation and standardization, delivering enhanced reporting and performance metrics while mentoring Plant Controllers and finance teams.

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, and standard costing.
• Demonstrated experience leading finance transformation, business process improvement, ERP implementations, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate complex financial and operational issues.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Advanced understanding of financial governance, internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk management in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex initiatives while balancing strategic priorities.
• Expert proficiency with Oracle, SAP S/4HANA, AS400, Hyperion, Power BI, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.

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, IT, 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 KPIs to develop recommendations that improve business performance.
• 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 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 accounting

Cost accounting

Financial operations

ERP implementations

Automation

Continuous improvement

Financial governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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 Hydro's North American manufacturing operations, partnering with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to resolve complex issues and strengthen governance.

The role leads finance transformation, ERP implementations, automation and standardization, delivering enhanced reporting and performance metrics while mentoring Plant Controllers and finance teams.