Finance Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Finance Manager

APEL Extrusions Location: Phoenix, AZ

U.S. Position: Does not qualify for work visa/sponsorship.

Travel Required: (periodically) approx. <3 days per month to APEL facilities in Calgary, Canada and Coburg, OR.

The Company

APEL Extrusions, Inc. is an independent extruder, finisher and fabricator of aluminum extrusions, with six extrusion presses and a full array of finishing capabilities occupying over 600,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space employing approximately 300 people. With facilities in Calgary Canada, Coburg Oregon, and Phoenix Arizona, APEL serves the commercial, residential, and industrial markets of Western Canada and the Western United States.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Manager, the Finance Manager oversees and has direct input in the development, management and reporting of all financial, accounting and statutory reporting for the Phoenix manufacturing facility.

As a key member of the Management Team, the incumbent ensures compliance with APEL finance and accounting principles, policies and practices and ensures reporting meets or exceeds all pertinent legislation and generally accepted accounting principles. Given the pivotal nature of this position, this individual fully participates in all major organizational initiatives in both Canada and the US.

Benefits

• Clean & safe work environment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience.
• Preferred
• CPA or CMA accounting certification
• Experience in Finance Management in a manufacturing environment.
  

Competencies/Skills

• Sound knowledge, experience and training in general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work hands on as part of a diverse Team in a fast moving, challenging, manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar software.
  
  

Nature and Scope

The Finance Manager

• Ensures that the assets of the company are properly accounted for and protected from mishandling, theft or fraud through the implementation and management of suitable systems and control of procedures.
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of accounting and financial management information.
• Is responsible for the training and motivation of the department’s staff, as well as the hiring of temporary or replacement personnel as required.
• Works closely with Company Management and Corporate Finance, understands and manages costs and budgets and actively participate as a key member of the Facility Management Team.
• Processes a high level of inter-personal skills, experience, and professionalism in dealing with APEL personnel, customers and suppliers.
• Will develop cost accounting detail and requisite reporting to provide accurate information to Operations and Management to manage costs and drive improvement.
• Works with the Finance Team, Internal Departments and External Agencies to manage payments and ensure compliance (Workers Comp, Tax Reporting, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration).
• Possesses the ability and discipline to meet deadlines, develop processes and complete assignments ensuring accountability and accuracy within the areas of responsibility.
• Provides leadership within the Accounting Department and as part of the APEL Management Team.
  
  

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of full cycle reporting for APEL’s Phoenix Facility.
• Management of Plant finance systems including A/R, A/P, Inventory and cash management
• Work with Sales and Customers to manage credit and ensure agreed credit terms are adhered to.
• Oversee invoicing, set up new accounts, reconcile assigned B/S accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily, verify deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Bi-weekly A/R reporting to management on all credit customer accounts.
• Ensure vendor invoices are processed timely, 3-way match adherence and payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Process payroll bi-weekly as well as all the associated payroll reporting; monthly vacation reconciliations and accruals completed.
• Raw material and scrap tracking for billing purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Contact

Please apply online at apelextrusions.com. APEL thanks all applicants for their interest – only selected candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

APEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.