What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center?
The Finance Manager is responsible for developing financial strategies, preparing budgets, monitoring fiscal performance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role involves analyzing financial data, generating reports, and mentoring team members while identifying opportunities for process improvement. The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting organizational goals through sound financial planning and cross-departmental collaboration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning and Analysis:
Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to guide decision-making.
Reporting and Compliance:
Generate accurate and timely financial reports for management and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and company policies.
Coordinate audits and implement recommendations to strengthen compliance.
Team Leadership:
Mentor junior finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
Process Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.
Optimize systems and tools for financial data analysis and reporting.
Risk Management:
Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data accuracy.
Additional Requirements/Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, CMA) are a plus.
- Proven experience in financial management, with preference for non-profit sector experience.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and reporting standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Salesforce, Excel).
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Attention to detail accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Work Environment:
Hybrid work environment and standard hours with extended hours and weekend work as required. Applicants for this position must have access to reliable transportation to ensure timely attendance at both internal and external meetings as required by the job responsibilities. The ability to commute to various locations for meetings is essential for effective collaboration and participation in team activities. Applicants must be capable of accessing manufacturing facilities which may not be ADA accessible.
Please submit an electronic application, including (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references. The University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, and Bradley University conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. IMEC and its Subrecipient organizations, including Bradley University, SIU, NIU, and UIC are EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employers.
About IMEC
IMEC is a team of improvement specialists dedicated to providing manufacturers in Illinois with the tools and techniques to excel and compete globally. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in all areas of their organization from: Leading their Company, Planning for Success, Growing their Business, Improving their Operations, Focusing on their People, and Deciding with Data.
With more than 50 full-time staff and partners positioned statewide, IMEC delivers the local expertise to not only plan and strategize, but to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of client improvements. In fact, IMEC assists more than 1,500 companies each year with successful business improvement projects.
As a result, IMEC has demonstrated a return on investment that exceeds 19:1. This is made possible as organizations become more effective and efficient.
IMEC team members enjoy their jobs because of the challenge in working with a variety of organizations in a broad range of industries. They also gain satisfaction from providing assistance and advisement to help organizations succeed in a demanding marketplace. Click HERE to learn more about IMEC.
