Role Description
The Finance Manager leads core accounting and financial management activities while serving as a strategic partner to business and operational leaders. This role is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, cost and variance analysis, internal controls, audit support, and the effective leadership of accounting and finance personnel. The Finance Manager translates financial and operational data into practical insights that support growth, profitability, investment decisions, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute to day-to-day accounting and finance activities, including general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, credit and collections, cash disbursements, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and entity accounting.
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Improve monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and management analysis.
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Prepare and present financial and operational results, forecasts, and business insights to senior leadership and department managers.
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Collaborate on annual operating and capital budgets, rolling forecasts, long-range plans, project cost models, and cash flow projections.
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Monitor operating results against budget, forecast, historical performance, and key performance indicators; identify business drivers and recommend corrective actions.
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Assist with financial analysis for pricing, contract negotiations, product investments, capital expenditures, new ventures, special projects, and make-or-buy decisions.
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Safeguard company assets by maintaining effective internal controls, approval disciplines, audit procedures, and compliance checks across departments.
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Support internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting; recommend and implement procedural improvements.
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Manage cash availability, banking relationships, borrowing facilities, expense reimbursements, and corporate credit card compliance.
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Partner with operational and corporate leaders to improve revenue, profitability, working capital, cost controls, and reporting accuracy.
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Improve finance processes, reporting tools, data collection, validation, and system controls to increase accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
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Develop financial templates, procedures, training materials, and user guidance; train managers and staff on financial tools and policies.
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Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Progressive accounting and finance experience, including responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, close, controls, and operational analysis.
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Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
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Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and communicate actionable conclusions.
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Strong judgment, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Effective written, verbal, presentation, and training skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in manufacturing, technology, services, multi-site operations, or another operationally complex environment.
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Experience with ERP, financial reporting, and business intelligence platforms.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.
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Experience with lean process improvement, project accounting, foreign operations, payroll tax filings, sales tax, or fixed asset compliance.
Benefits
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AITC provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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AITC offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans.
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AITC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.