Strategic Finance Manager - Manufacturing & Projects

STOW Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, sick leave & paid holidays

Health Insurance

401K with employer match

Job summary

STOW Group in the United States is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, reporting, tax compliance, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple U.S. entities.

This role collaborates with US leadership and European HQ to drive financial planning and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have ERP experience (SAP R/3), strong analytical and communication skills, and prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in financial management, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) / Project-Based Accounting.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities and intercompany transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial close, multi-state tax compliance, treasury management, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• ERP experience; SAP R/3 preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a (start-up) manufacturing environment is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, monthly financial close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for both stow’s sales & manufacturing entities, in close collaboration with local sales & plant management.
• Manage project-based accounting, including Percentage of Completion (POC), revenue recognition, project costs, and profitability.
• Oversee accounting and reporting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. tax requirements, including sales and use tax.
• Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, liquidity, payments, and working capital.
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports and KPIs and provide insights to support management decisions.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with Group policies and local regulations.
• Collaborate with U.S. leadership and European headquarters on financial performance and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP R/3

Job description

STOW Group in the United States is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, reporting, tax compliance, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple U.S. entities.

This role collaborates with US leadership and European HQ to drive financial planning and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have ERP experience (SAP R/3), strong analytical and communication skills, and prior experience in a manufacturing environment.