What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Operations Manager position at Creative Financial Staffing?
About the Role:
Creative Financial Staffing is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our manufacturing client. As a key member of the office team, you will be responsible for managing accounting functions, financial forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Assess and advise on financial objectives, providing insights to optimize financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely analysis of financial statements, P&L, budgets, and key financial trends.
- Accounting Oversight: Lead all accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial management.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain effective financial and HR compliance controls, ensuring adherence to GAAP, tax regulations, and industry standards.
- Inventory & Cost Accounting: Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and cost accounting to ensure accuracy in material costs, production expenses, and profitability analysis.
- Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and efficient working capital management.
- Manufacturing Performance Analysis: Work closely with operations to track production costs, waste, and efficiency, identifying areas for cost savings.
- ERP System & Process Improvement: Optimize financial systems, ERP integrations, and reporting tools to streamline accounting processes.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial strategies with overall business goals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA and/or CPA preferred)
- 5 years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting in manufacturing
- Experience with ERP systems and financial software
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
