Sr. Manager Finance

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. in the United States (Northern Kentucky region) seeks an experienced finance leader to partner with the Director of Corporate Finance in reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the enterprise.

You will own monthly close, drive insights, support the annual operating plan, and coordinate with Business Unit Finance Directors to ensure accurate submissions, data quality and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in finance with a track record of managing or mentoring a small team.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Proven analytical skills with ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial review by analyzing actual results vs budget/forecast and communicating insights.
• Coordinate the monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and SOX documentation.
• Support the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting for income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Partner with BU Finance Directors to ensure timely, accurate financial submissions and accountability.
• Develop financial models and perform ad hoc analyses for strategic initiatives and capital investments.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, planning processes, and data quality through automation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and leaders to provide meaningful financial insights for decision making.
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure SOX and GAAP compliance.
• Document and maintain finance processes and pursue continuous improvements.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional partner

Leadership

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

BPC

Job description

• Partner with the Director of Corporate Finance to support consolidated financial reporting, executive reporting packages, Board materials, and enterprise performance analysis.
• Lead the monthly financial review process by analyzing actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key business drivers and communicating actionable insights.
• Coordinate the monthly close process for Corporate Finance, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, SOX control documentation, and other close activities.
• Support the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting process, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and key operational metrics.
• Partner with Business Unit Finance Directors to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial submissions while driving accountability throughout the planning process.
• Develop financial models and perform ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing analysis, productivity programs, operating expense management, and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, planning processes, and data quality through automation, standardization, and enhanced analytics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and business leaders to provide meaningful financial insights that support informed decision-making.
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), U.S. GAAP, and company accounting policies.
• Document and maintain finance processes and procedures while continuously seeking process improvements.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills with prior experience managing or mentoring a small team preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful business insights.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative business partner with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to independently lead projects and improvements within the finance function
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools strongly preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment and strong background in financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance reporting.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems, BPC is a plus

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