Manufacturing Finance Leader | Costing & Ops Partner

Adecco; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is working with an established West Michigan manufacturing organization to hire a Finance Manager who will lead accounting and financial operations, oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis. The role requires hands-on leadership of a finance team and collaboration with operations and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing finance experience, ERP proficiency, and strong cost accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting background, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• CPA or CMA preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial performance, profitability, margins, and manufacturing costs.
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.
• Support product costing, pricing analysis, and capital expenditure evaluations.
• Monitor working capital, inventory, and cash flow.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

GAAP & internal controls

ERP systems experience

Excel advanced

Communication with senior leadership

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is working with an established West Michigan manufacturing organization to hire a Finance Manager who will lead accounting and financial operations, oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis. The role requires hands-on leadership of a finance team and collaboration with operations and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing finance experience, ERP proficiency, and strong cost accounting skills.