Senior Finance Manager

Kalwall Corporation; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with ER

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Kalwall Enterprises, based in Manchester, NH, seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, accounting, controls, and reporting for Kalwall, Kal-lite, and Structures Unlimited lines. The role partners across functions to improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term financial health on site.

You will drive the close process, optimize standard costing and inventory accounting, and deliver actionable insights for strategic decisions while maintaining strong internal controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Masters or CPA preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum of 5 years leading a team.
• On-site full-time work requirement.

Responsibilities

• Finance Integration: complete roadmap with GAAP and SOX compliance; manage monthly close; oversee GL, standard costing, inventory accounting, and month-end close; ensure timely financial statements and internal controls.
• Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis: develop standard cost models, BOMs, and overhead allocations; analyze production costs and variances; provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: prepare annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts; track performance and explain variances; ensure budgets are delivered.
• Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership: advise Kalwall leadership on financial implications; support pricing, capital investments, and cost optimization; communicate clearly with business partners.
• Compliance, Governance & Process Improvement: ensure policies and SOX/internal control compliance; streamline processes; lead finance team development and training.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree or CPA

Job description

Position Summary

On July 1, 2026, Apogee completed the acquisition of Kalwall Enterprises, a vertically integrated manufacturer of high-performance translucent daylighting solutions, based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Kalwall Enterprises is currently being integrated into the Architectural Glass segment in Apogee. This position is based on site at Kalwall Enterprises in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Senior Finance Manager serves as the financial leader for Kalwall Enterprises, including the Kalwall, Kal-lite and Structures Unlimited business lines. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial planning & analysis, accounting, controls and financial reporting. This role ensures the integrity of financial results, drives operational transparency, and provides critical insights that support strategic and tactical decision making.

The Senior Finance Manager partners cross functionally to manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor key performance indicators, and evaluate operational performance against financial objectives. They ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and process improvements.

This position requires a hands‑on, detail‑oriented finance professional capable of navigating complex operational environments, translating financial data into actionable recommendations, and supporting initiatives that drive growth, enhance profitability, efficiency, and long‑term financial health.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Integration

• With support from the Apogee integration team, complete finance integration roadmap including full transition to GAAP accounting and SOX compliance.
• Lead team to execute new monthly close process with timeliness and accuracy.
• Oversee all accounting activities including general ledger maintenance, standard costing, inventory accounting, and month-end close.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management reports, and operational metrics.
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial information.

Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis

• Lead development and maintenance of standard cost models, bill of materials, and overhead allocations.
• Analyze production costs, variances, labor efficiency, and material usage to identify drivers of performance.
• Provide financial insights that support continuous improvement initiatives and operational decision making.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with cross functional partners to prepare the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning for the business
• Track performance against budget and forecast, providing clear explanations of variances and trends.
• Ensure business unit budget and forecasts are achievable, and once committed ensure they are delivered in support of the enterprise commitments.

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a key advisor to the Kalwall leadership team on financial implications of commercial and operational decisions.
• Support strategic initiatives such as new product introductions, capital investments, pricing analysis, and cost optimization.
• Deliver insightful analysis to the business leadership team to influence decision making and achieve the organization’s financial goals
• Confidently communicate information, both written and verbal, to business partners in a clear, concise manner

Compliance, Governance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with and support of corporate policies, audit requirements, and relevant accounting standards.
• Maintain strong SOX/internal control environments.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Lead and develop finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Manage day-to-day workflow, training, performance management, and capability building within the finance function.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Masters or CPA preferred
• 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a team.
• Ability to work full time on-site.

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We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well‑being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.