Senior Manager, Finance

Jobtailor; Sabetha (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sabetha, KS seeks a seasoned Finance Director to lead the financial strategy for the manufacturing business unit. You will drive planning, control, and profitability analysis while guiding cross-functional teams across operations and commercial functions.

The role requires CPA/MBA with 10+ years in manufacturing finance, strong cost accounting and leadership skills, and a service-oriented mindset to support sustainable growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance with CPA and/or MBA.
• At least ten years of experience in financial management within a manufacturing facility with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted direction and planning.
• Cost accounting experience is highly recommended.
• Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information.
• This is a service-orientated position.
• The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and be willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Report to the NA Finance Director and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the business unit.
• Have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the business unit.
• Work closely with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insights, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth.
• Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the business units long-term strategy.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Site Director and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution.
• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast by division (vs. budget).
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Manage work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the business unit/industry.

Skills

Financial Management

Cost Accounting

Strategic Planning

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

Database Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

• Report to the NA Finance Director and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the business unit.
• Have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the business unit.
• Work closely with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insights, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth.
• Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the business units long-term strategy.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Site Director and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution.
• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast by division (vs. budget).
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Manage work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the business unit/industry.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, or finance with C.P.A and/or M.B.A is required.
• At least ten years of experience in financial management within a manufacturing facility with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted direction and planning.
• Cost accounting experience is highly recommended.
• Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information.
• This is a service-orientated position.
• The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and be willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to be helpful.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational execution within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on cost accounting and financial reporting. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and support organizational growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Management
• Cost Accounting
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Planning
• Budget Management
• Cash Flow Planning
• Database Systems
• Accounting Software

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Resolution
• Team Building
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• C.P.A
• M.B.A

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Operational Execution
• Performance Evaluation
• Financial Insights
• Service Orientation