Finance Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A global industrial company is seeking a Finance Manager to support one of its recently acquired business units. This role will report to the Director of Finance and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations while providing insight through financial analysis and reporting. The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting integration efforts, serve as a strategic partner to the GM, and act as a delegate for the Finance Director in select forums.

This position represents a strategic investment in the company’s long-term finance leadership pipeline, with potential for the selected candidate to grow into a director-level leader and oversee additional business units.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including Accounts Payable (AP), Cash Application, Customer Invoicing, and general ledger accounting
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and internal controls
• Act as a key finance stakeholder during post-acquisition integration and operational scale-up
• Provide data-driven financial insights and recommendations to site leadership and the Finance Director
• Support the completion of monthly reporting packages
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning
• Communicate financial results and key metrics in a clear, actionable manner to cross-functional stakeholders
• Mentor and review work completed by the staff accountant
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace and defense, or industrial settings; multi-site experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial regulations
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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