NA Manufacturing Finance Manager — GAAP & Forecasting

The Planet Group; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Business Finance Manager in St James, LA to provide financial reporting, analysis and forecasting for North America operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP compliance, and collaboration with leadership across functions.

You will lead monthly close, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, while coordinating with external auditors and service providers. Report to the CFO and guide a team of four in a multi-location plant environment.

Qualifications

• BBS or BS degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience managing staff across locations.
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Finance focal point for NA operations.
• Provide insight, analysis and guidance to business teams.
• Manage monthly product costing standards.
• Coordinate with Syntax tickets and review status weekly.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and local requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and service providers.
• Participate in Leadership Team discussions for St. James.
• Coordinate forecasts, legal reporting and cost center budgeting.
• Manage month-end close activities.
• Identify and solve financial issues across the business.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Foster teamwork and safe work practices.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Controller/CFO.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of BS/MS in Accounting

CPA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Business Finance Manager in St James, LA to provide financial reporting, analysis and forecasting for North America operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP compliance, and collaboration with leadership across functions.

You will lead monthly close, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, while coordinating with external auditors and service providers. Report to the CFO and guide a team of four in a multi-location plant environment.