Site Finance Director – U.S. Manufacturing

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

Job summary

HappyGlobal Service in the United States is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead the finance function at a U.S.-based manufacturing site. This role oversees financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, tax compliance, internal controls, treasury, and working capital management.

You will partner with plant operations and collaborate with global headquarters on financial reporting, accounting coordination, and cross-border business matters, ensuring accuracy and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of finance and accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• MBA preferred; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, operational reports, and financial forecasts in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate consolidated reporting and cross-border accounting reconciliations with global headquarters.
• Lead budgeting and rolling forecast processes; perform variance analysis.
• Analyze cost, BOM, and manufacturing variances; drive cost improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Treasury & working capital

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting/Finance/Economics

MBA or Master's in Accounting/Finance preferred

CPA or CMA certification preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead the finance function at a U.S.-based manufacturing site. This role oversees financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, tax compliance, internal controls, treasury, and working capital management.

The successful candidate will serve as a key finance business partner to plant operations and collaborate closely with global headquarters on financial reporting, accounting coordination, and cross-border business matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, operational reports, and financial forecasts in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate consolidated reporting and cross-border accounting reconciliations with global headquarters.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and business trends.
• Conduct Price, Volume, and Mix (P/V/M) analysis to support management decision-making.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee manufacturing cost analysis, including standard costing, Bill of Materials (BOM), and material, labor, and overhead variances.
• Analyze product and sales profitability and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Partner with operations teams to improve cost efficiency and overall manufacturing performance.

Tax, Internal Controls & Compliance

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance and related filing processes.
• Develop and maintain internal control procedures, with reference to applicable SOX frameworks.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel as needed.

Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity forecasts.
• Improve working capital management, including accounts receivable and inventory.
• Identify and manage financial and foreign exchange risks.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Partner with plant operations, supply chain, logistics, and sales teams on financial planning and performance.
• Translate financial and manufacturing data into actionable business insights.
• Support management decisions through financial analysis and operational recommendations.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or a master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.