Strategic Finance Manager - Multi-Entity Projects

Stowgroup; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401K with match 4%

Tuition reimbursement after 12 months

Gross Salary

Job summary

Stowgroup is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, reporting, tax compliance, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting across U.S. entities. You will partner with US leadership and European headquarters to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

The role requires expertise in project-based accounting, multi-entity reporting, and strong internal controls, with a manufacturing background preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in financial management, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with POC / project-based accounting.
• Experience with 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 manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting for multiple entities with sales & plant management.
• Manage project-based accounting, including POC, revenue recognition, project costs, and profitability.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations across entities.
• Ensure U.S. tax compliance, including sales and use tax.
• Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting, liquidity, payments and working capital.
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, variance analysis and planning.
• Prepare financial reports and KPIs for management decisions.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with U.S. leadership and European HQ on reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiency.

Skills

POC accounting

Intercompany

Multi-entity mgmt

Financial close

Treasury management

Cash flow forecast

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP R/3

Job description

Stowgroup is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, reporting, tax compliance, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting across U.S. entities. You will partner with US leadership and European headquarters to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

The role requires expertise in project-based accounting, multi-entity reporting, and strong internal controls, with a manufacturing background preferred.