Remote Manufacturing Finance Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Bonus plan eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro North America 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 manufacturing finance issues and lead cross-functional initiatives.

The role emphasizes standardized processes, finance transformation, ERP implementations, automation, and reporting enhancements to improve operational performance and financial governance.

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.

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

Finance leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA or certification

Tools

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

AS400

Hyperion

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hydro North America 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 manufacturing finance issues and lead cross-functional initiatives.

The role emphasizes standardized processes, finance transformation, ERP implementations, automation, and reporting enhancements to improve operational performance and financial governance.