Remote Finance Transformation Lead, Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan Matching

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to provide expert financial guidance across North American manufacturing operations. You will partner with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, drive standardized processes, and advance finance transformation initiatives that strengthen governance.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing finance, strong ERP and data analytics experience, and the ability to influence across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 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.

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 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.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to Plant Controllers and regional finance teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, financial stewardship, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, CMA, MBA or other professional certification

Tools

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

AS400

Hyperion

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hydro is seeking a Financial Operations Expert to provide expert financial guidance across North American manufacturing operations. You will partner with Plant Controllers, Regional Finance, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, drive standardized processes, and advance finance transformation initiatives that strengthen governance.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing finance, strong ERP and data analytics experience, and the ability to influence across multiple functions.