What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Finance & Accounting position at Occidental Management?
The Director of Finance and Accounting is a key strategic leader in the organization who is responsible for developing and managing all accounting operations. The primary goal for this position is to provide strategic and operational financial direction or recommendations needed to improve site performance. Daily tasks include preparing customer price bids; A/R; A/P; managing the general ledger accounts; inventory/cost accounting; and recognizing revenue.
Essential Duties
Oversee all accounting operations including but not limited to A/R, A/P, G/L, cost accounting and revenue recognition.
Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site.
Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions.
Prepare forecasts and/or budgets of income statement, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows.
Collaborate with teams at all levels of the organization to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations, and develop KPI analysis procedures.
Develop, monitor, and enforce internal controls necessary to ensure accuracy and minimize financial risk.
Develop ad hoc financial monitoring reports and/or tools as needed to measure or communicate business outcomes and drive timely business decisions.
Assist with product cost and/or customer bid development.
Assist CEO with financing, investment, or M & A activities as required.
As the company grows, this role will be responsible for building the accounting team which will require recruitment, training, and management experience.
Examples of job responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. Elite Harness, LLC reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed to carry out essential duties for this position.
Education And Experience
5-to-7 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Job history should show continuous growth in skills, tasks, and taking on increasingly complex responsibilities over time.
At least 5 years of experience managing a team of 2 or more direct reports with varying degrees of experience and/or job-related knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Microsoft Office/365 Suite proficiency necessary for producing various interoffice communications, establishing accurate financial reports, and communicating key results to management.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
CMA, CFM, CPA or similar certification is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Expertise in tracking, monitoring, and reporting on manufacturing KPI’s including but not limited to: total cycle time; capacity utilization; scrap rate; COGS; yield (FTT); inventory turns.
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques and proficiency with financial statement analysis and projections.
Cost and inventory accounting knowledge necessary to calculate key metrics; explain operational outcomes; and implement internal processes.
Proficient in manufacturing-specific ERP such as Cetech, Epicor, Acumatica, or NetSuite. Job experience should include a new system or process implementation, managing financial data, and/or developing system-driven reports.
Strong understanding of manufacturing production processes, materials, and inventory management.
Excellent management skills which are necessary to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Advanced mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret, calculate, and forecast business outcomes.
Problem-solving skills which are necessary to identify and resolve issues related to production costs, inventory, and other operational financial outcomes.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to interpret, apply, and update internal systems to comply with new regulations or evolving business needs.
Ability to lead and develop others as accounting department grows.
Physical Requirements
Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with or without reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive devices or alternative formats).
Ability to use hands for frequent typing, with accommodations such as ergonomic keyboards, voice-to-text software, or adjustable workstations if needed.
View and interpret digital information on a computer monitor at close range, with accommodations such as magnifying devices, screen readers, or high-contrast displays if required.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with accommodation like mechanical aids or team lift permitted as needed.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods with accommodation such as adjustable seating, standing desks, or scheduled breaks.
Occasionally required to move around the production floor to gather information such as when observing manufacturing processes or documenting inventory details.
Accommodations should not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace or impose undue hardships on the company.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
Climate-controlled, manufacturing environment with light industrial noise between 70-85 dB. May experience environmental hazards while on production floor including industrial equipment in operation, debris from manufacturing process, loud noises requiring hearing protection, or occasional encounters with heavy machinery. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE while in the production area near manufacturing activities.
Essential Duties
Oversee all accounting operations including but not limited to A/R, A/P, G/L, cost accounting and revenue recognition.
Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site.
Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions.
Prepare forecasts and/or budgets of income statement, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows.
Collaborate with teams at all levels of the organization to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations, and develop KPI analysis procedures.
Develop, monitor, and enforce internal controls necessary to ensure accuracy and minimize financial risk.
Develop ad hoc financial monitoring reports and/or tools as needed to measure or communicate business outcomes and drive timely business decisions.
Assist with product cost and/or customer bid development.
Assist CEO with financing, investment, or M & A activities as required.
As the company grows, this role will be responsible for building the accounting team which will require recruitment, training, and management experience.
Examples of job responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. Elite Harness, LLC reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed to carry out essential duties for this position.
Education And Experience
5-to-7 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Job history should show continuous growth in skills, tasks, and taking on increasingly complex responsibilities over time.
At least 5 years of experience managing a team of 2 or more direct reports with varying degrees of experience and/or job-related knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Microsoft Office/365 Suite proficiency necessary for producing various interoffice communications, establishing accurate financial reports, and communicating key results to management.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
CMA, CFM, CPA or similar certification is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Expertise in tracking, monitoring, and reporting on manufacturing KPI’s including but not limited to: total cycle time; capacity utilization; scrap rate; COGS; yield (FTT); inventory turns.
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques and proficiency with financial statement analysis and projections.
Cost and inventory accounting knowledge necessary to calculate key metrics; explain operational outcomes; and implement internal processes.
Proficient in manufacturing-specific ERP such as Cetech, Epicor, Acumatica, or NetSuite. Job experience should include a new system or process implementation, managing financial data, and/or developing system-driven reports.
Strong understanding of manufacturing production processes, materials, and inventory management.
Excellent management skills which are necessary to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Advanced mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret, calculate, and forecast business outcomes.
Problem-solving skills which are necessary to identify and resolve issues related to production costs, inventory, and other operational financial outcomes.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to interpret, apply, and update internal systems to comply with new regulations or evolving business needs.
Ability to lead and develop others as accounting department grows.
Physical Requirements
Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with or without reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive devices or alternative formats).
Ability to use hands for frequent typing, with accommodations such as ergonomic keyboards, voice-to-text software, or adjustable workstations if needed.
View and interpret digital information on a computer monitor at close range, with accommodations such as magnifying devices, screen readers, or high-contrast displays if required.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with accommodation like mechanical aids or team lift permitted as needed.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods with accommodation such as adjustable seating, standing desks, or scheduled breaks.
Occasionally required to move around the production floor to gather information such as when observing manufacturing processes or documenting inventory details.
Accommodations should not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace or impose undue hardships on the company.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
Climate-controlled, manufacturing environment with light industrial noise between 70-85 dB. May experience environmental hazards while on production floor including industrial equipment in operation, debris from manufacturing process, loud noises requiring hearing protection, or occasional encounters with heavy machinery. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE while in the production area near manufacturing activities.
