Site Finance Director – Manufacturing

HappyGlobal Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HappyGlobal Service seeks a Site Finance Director to lead the U.S. manufacturing site's full finance function, owning reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, tax, internal controls, treasury and working capital management.

The role partners with plant operations and Global HQ, driving cross-border accounting, strategic financial insights, and staff development while ensuring timely, accurate closing and compliance with US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with US GAAP and cross-border accounting is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and PivotTables.
• Experience with Tier-1 ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and ensure accuracy of financial statements and forecasts under US GAAP.
• Manage month/quarter/year-end close processes and reporting cycles.
• Coordinate with Global HQ on consolidated reporting and cross-border reconciliations.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

The Site Finance Director leads the full finance function for U.S. manufacturing site, owning financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, tax and internal control, treasury and working-capital management, and cross-functional business partnering. The role serves as the primary finance business partner to plant operations and acts as the key bridge between the local site and Global HQ on consolidated reporting and cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

2. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements, operational reports, and financial forecasts in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Global HQ on consolidated reporting and cross-border accounting reconciliations.

2.2 Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze variances between actual performance and budget.
• Conduct variance analysis, including Price / Volume / Mix (P/V/M) analysis, to provide financial insights for management decision-making.

2.3 Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis

• Analyze plant production costs, including standard costing, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and cost variance analysis across materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Analyze product and sales profitability to identify operational bottlenecks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support operational efficiency improvements through data-driven analysis.

2.4 Tax, Internal Control & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including timely and accurate tax filings.
• Establish, document, and maintain internal control procedures (with reference to the SOX framework).
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

2.5 Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Optimize working capital, including accounts receivable collection and inventory management.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and foreign exchange (FX) risks.

2.6 Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Partner with plant operations, supply chain, logistics, and sales teams to provide financial support.
• Translate manufacturing and financial data into business insights and actionable recommendations for management.

Qualifications

3. Qualifications

3.1 Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a Master's degree (e.g., MBA or MS in Accounting) is preferred.
• USCPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification is preferred.

3.2 Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Finance Manager, Plant Assistant Controller, or in a comparable supervisory role.

3.3 Technical Skills & Systems

• Strong knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, U.S. GAAP; familiarity with IFRS or PRC GAAP is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, macros, advanced formulas, and PivotTables.
• Experience with Tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).

3.4 Languages & Core Competencies

• Fluent in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English to support communication with Global HQ.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to process complex manufacturing data and generate meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, macros, advanced formulas, and PivotTables.
• Experience with Tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Fluent in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with IFRS or PRC GAAP.
• Master's degree (e.g., MBA or MS in Accounting).
• USCPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification.