Finance Manager

The Company:

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations, strategy, design, and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities, generate brand enthusiasm, and educate consumers. It’s been over 75 years since we opened our doors, but we’re still not resting on our reputation or accolades. We’re wondering “what if...” anticipating what’s next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands.  

Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number, more than a job title, more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers, doers, and makers…and we’re searching for more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose:

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team in our Austell office! As the Finance Manager, you will lead a team supporting the Account Services Group in Austell, providing financial analysis and guidance for key decisions and initiatives. You will forecast estimates, optimize expenses, ensure accurate and timely billing, and analyze profitability. In addition, you’ll manage client account financials, resolve internal and external inquiries, and oversee collections while maintaining professionalism and trust. Success is measured by customer satisfaction, profitability, and receivables aging.

The Job:

• Create and monitor financial reporting for all projects assigned to Account Services Group in Atlanta, proactively managing all billing and receivables responsibilities
• Maintain, prepare, and distribute billing reports and supporting documentation to Client Services Group throughout the project, providing detailed analysis of project data, as well as post-financial results
• Maintain precise client records and report on collection activity and accounts receivable status
• Process appropriate reallocations of project transactions to maintain correct job costing
• Interact with the Account Director/Account Manager/Project Manager to develop a clear understanding of the project scope, WIP, change order management, and their impact on final reconciliation and profitability
• Prepare profitability analysis to review with the Account Services Group and the Finance Team

 The Person:

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, or economics
• 5 years of professional experience in finance and/or accounting
• Experience working with large, multi-faceted teams in leadership or supporting roles.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex, often conflicting information, reorganize, and distribute to appropriate teams clearly in written and verbal formats
• Advanced Excel skills with strength in data aggregation and visualization
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Enthusiastic about collaboration, able to quickly develop rapport with clients, comfortable presenting in group settings, and maintaining professionalism under pressure
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, receptive to feedback, and able to adjust in real-time

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date
• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values:

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people, and in return for their contributions, our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture:

• We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe, ethical and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities, instead of influence.
• We always deliver.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Through several existing and future initiatives, Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality, and more effectively champion diversity, equity and inclusion across our network.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor, nurture, and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.