Senior Finance Manager

Cabka; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression to Finance Director

Job summary

Cabka, a sustainability-driven packaging company, invites applications for a Senior Finance Manager based in St. Louis. You will own the month-end close, drive FP&A, manage treasury and controls, and partner with auditors to ensure compliance with public-company standards.

The role emphasizes process improvement, automation, and leadership of the accounting team while shaping the path toward a Finance Director position. Excellent communication and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 5+ years in accounting/finance with full close leadership.
• Public company experience and external audit involvement.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, financial reporting, and SOPs.
• Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Oversee treasury, working capital, and controls.
• Partner with external auditors and regulatory filings.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff to drive excellence.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Cabka develops clever and transformative solutions for shipping goods around the world. We take plastic waste and transform it into reusable transport packaging. This is how we turn the used into the useful. Transformation is our power because we know that while resources are limited, possibilities are endless. Together with our customers, we transform entire supply chains and beyond, combining technology, innovation, and sustainability.

At our company, we believe transformation starts with the right team. We are building something meaningful in North America, and we need a financial leader ready to shape our accounting and finance function as we scale. If you're passionate about creating order from complexity, driving operational excellence, and positioning a business for sustainable growth, this is your opportunity.

Ready to take the reins of our finance operation and chart a path to the director role? Join us as

Senior Finance Manager

based in St. Louis

Your responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Own the monthly close process end-to-end and oversee all reconciliations (incl. daily bank reconciliations) in SAP—covering General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Asset Accounting—driving accuracy, timeliness, and reliable financial reporting
• Financial Planning & Analysis:
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses to deliver clear financial projections and actionable insights for management decision-making
  • Perform cost accounting analysis to inform pricing strategies, profitability management, and business optimization
• Financial Operations & Treasury: Lead FinOps initiatives, managing cash flow, working capital optimization, supplier payment strategies, and expense control
• Process & Governance: Formalize accounting records and drive continuous improvement—developing SOPs, championing automation, and embedding best practices across the finance function
• Compliance, Audit & External Relations: Serve as primary contact for external auditors, bankers, and insurance brokers, managing audits, regulatory submissions, and compliance with public company (Dutch Stock Exchange) accounting standards, incl. local tax compliance and submissions
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the accounting team (Assistant Controller/Accounting Specialist), fostering ownership and continuous learning

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including full accounting cycle management and month-end close leadership
• Proven experience supporting external audit processes and compliance in a public company environment
• Leadership experience managing small finance teams or direct reports
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (GL, AR, AP, Asset Accounting)
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, data analysis, complex formulas); experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools a plus
• Excellent analytical skills with a track record of identifying inefficiencies and driving process improvements
• High level of integrity in handling confidential/sensitive financial data
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments and with external partners
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with international accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS) in detail
• Background in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring AI, automation, and emerging finance technologies

Your Path to the Director Role

This is not just a senior manager position – it is a direct successor pathway to the Finance Director role. We are seeking someone with the strategic mindset, operational discipline, and leadership presence to grow into the top finance position. If you demonstrate strong execution, strategic thinking, and the ability to build and lead a high-performing team, your transition to Finance Director will follow naturally. This is your opportunity to shape our financial function from the ground up and lead it into the future.

What we offer

• Independent work with flexibility and creative freedom to drive change and innovation in our finance function
• Clear, accelerated pathway to the Finance Director role for a high-performing leader
• Opportunity to build and formalize accounting processes, embed best practices, and create the finance culture you want to lead
• Exposure to public company governance, operations, and strategic decision-making
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and training opportunities to support your growth
• A great team with strong collegial support and mutual respect
• Flat hierarchies, a respectful leadership culture, and an open working atmosphere

We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants as well as our employees – regardless of gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity, physical and mental ability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. Are you an innovative out-of-the-box thinker with a passion for changing the world to the better tomorrow? Then we are looking forward to your application! Please use our online application form to apply.