Finance Manager

Oversees finance and accounting operations for the assigned business unit, ensuring accurate financial information to support decision-making. Supervises the finance/accounting team to help the business unit achieve its business objectives. Responsible for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial data while maintaining compliance and supporting continuous process improvement. Supervises the daily operations to ensure accuracy and integrity of finance/accounting systems, operations, and internal controls. Ensures optimization of business efficiencies through process improvements as they relate to finance/accounting operations. Coordinates the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial and sales data. Improves financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, preparing standard and custom financial reports. Recommends actions to management and staff. Guides staff by researching and interpreting finance/accounting policy, applying observations and making recommendations. Responds to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Ensures users are able to effectively use ERP and related systems for planning, recording, and managing projects and financials. Provides training as needed to ensure users understand processes and systems related to their financial/accounting transactions. Maintains knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation. Recommends changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance and promote best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 5 years of relevant experience Industry relevant experience preferred Working knowledge of general accounting principles and practices Analytical skills with the capacity for financial report interpretation, internal controls testing and external audits Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey financial information in a clear and concise manner and interact with all levels of management Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to lead team effectively while managing multiple priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Accounting software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family: 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee) Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance Disability income protection insurance Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care) Paid parental leave Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses Wellness benefits About Southland Industries As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southland Industries, Inc.