Strategic Finance Manager: GAAP, Forecasting & Audit Lead

Janus International; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Janus International seeks a Senior Finance Manager to drive GAAP accounting, reconciliations, SOX compliance, and best practices. You will develop budgets and forecasts for the Business Unit and assist the local team in finance operational excellence, acting as a strategic partner to corporate leadership.

The role requires a CPA preference, a Bachelor’s in accounting, and 5+ years of experience, ideally with manufacturing exposure. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred and/or certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Public accounting background in a private industry mix is preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, presentation and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, month-end close processes, and year-end schedules.
• Reconcile inventories and ensure accuracy of financial data with GAAP.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for the business unit.
• Support SOX compliance and global audit activities for the entity.
• Maintain systems and controls to ensure data integrity and compliance with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership as a strategic finance partner.

Skills

CPA preferred

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Janus International seeks a Senior Finance Manager to drive GAAP accounting, reconciliations, SOX compliance, and best practices. You will develop budgets and forecasts for the Business Unit and assist the local team in finance operational excellence, acting as a strategic partner to corporate leadership.

The role requires a CPA preference, a Bachelor’s in accounting, and 5+ years of experience, ideally with manufacturing exposure. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success.