Senior Finance Manager

Carl Aug. Picard Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for their Battle Creek, MI location. This pivotal role involves financial guidance, managing the general ledger, and ensuring internal control effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with extensive accounting experience and a strong grasp of IFRS standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match

Comprehensive health insurance includes medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) option

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Confident handling of accounting standards according to IFRS.
• Strong background in manufacturing and inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating results and performance against budget and prior year.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries for the President.
• Ensure proper internal controls are operating effectively.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Inventory management

Costing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA)

Job description

We are a Global Manufacturing company with headquarters based out of Germany and subsidiaries located in both Asia and the Americas. Founded in 1876 by Carl August Picard, C.A. PICARD is currently in its fifth generation of family ownership. We are proud of our tradition and roots. We are comprised of 9 locations in 4 countries and are proud to have staff members worldwide.

C.A. Picard Inc. is committed to fostering employee growth and development. We foster a collaborative environment where technical expertise is valued, and career advancement opportunities are readily available.

Position Overview

The Senior Finance Manager serves as the critical link between our customers, sales/marketing team, manufacturing, and engineering, providing financial guidance throughout the business.

The position is an on-site position in Battle Creek, MI.

Job Responsibilities:

• Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information to monitor operating results, performance against budget and prior year, and other matters dealing with the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the facility.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries for the President. Includes expense audits to budget/forecast and reviewing variances with management teams to support the goals of the business.
• Manage the local general ledger and account reconciliation process, including processing adjusting journal entries and preparing balance sheet reconciliations in line with IFRS requirements and the Accounting Manual of CA.PICARD International.
• Ensure that internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting, including capital project reviews, asset capitalization, and the physical inventory of fixed assets.
• Accountable for inventory management, ensuring that the plant's inventory controls are adequate, reconciling inventory balances monthly, identifying overage and aging material issues, and coordinating periodic physical inventories.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and variance analysis on costing activities.
• Responsible for AR/AP and general operational purchases.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Prefer an Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA)
• Require a strong background in finance and accounting (5+ years)
• Confident handling of accounting standards according to IFRS
• Previous practice in manufacturing/Inventory management principles.
• Strong analytical abilities with knowledge of standard cost, costing, and accounting systems are required.
• Working knowledge of company Accounting and Control Policies and Procedures.
  

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary based
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Comprehensive health insurance includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

The C.A.PICARD group is now in the 5th generation of family ownership and is proud of its traditions and roots. The key pillars of the company’s success consist of sound know-how, state-of-the-art heat treatment, and machining processes.