Business Unit Finance Manager

Business Unit Finance ManagerWe are seeking a Business Unit Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a manufacturing business unit within two manufacturing sites. This role owns all finance activities for the business unit, including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax and statutory compliance, finance systems, and reporting to the parent company, and serves as the senior finance partner to the business unit leadership team. The Finance Manager leads a lean finance team, including a cost accountant and a cash accountant, and manages an outsourced accounting provider. This role requires a CPA-certified finance professional with strong manufacturing finance and controllership expertise who can ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting while translating financial data into actionable insights that improve profitability, cash flow, and operational execution.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and lead the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes, ensuring alignment with business unit and corporate objectives.Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews to business unit and parent company leadership, including analysis of results versus budget, forecast, and prior year.Perform in-depth analysis of manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead; investigate standard cost variances and identify cost improvement opportunities.Act as a strategic finance partner to operations, supply chain, commercial, and engineering teams to support data-driven decisions and operational initiatives.Develop scenario models and sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of changes in volume, pricing, product mix, and cost structures.Evaluate capital investment proposals and strategic initiatives; build ROI, NPV, and payback analyses to support investment decisions.Provide financial leadership on cross-functional projects and deliver ad hoc analysis to support business strategy and continuous improvement efforts.Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and parent company accounting policies.Manage the outsourced accounting provider, including defining scope and service levels, overseeing deliverables, monitoring performance, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of transactional accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll accounting).Lead and develop priorities, reviewing work, and building team capability.Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, physical inventory counts, and cost roll-ups.Oversee cash management and treasury activities, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, payment approvals, and working capital management.Maintain a strong internal control environment, including balance sheet reconciliations, account reviews, segregation of duties, and compliance with SOX and parent company control requirements.Coordinate internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings.Own all statutory and regulatory filings for the business unit's legal entities, including statutory financial statements and annual reports.Oversee all tax compliance, including income, sales and use, property, payroll, and other indirect taxes, in partnership with external tax advisors and the parent company tax team.Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages to the parent company, ensuring accuracy, consistency with group policies, and adherence to reporting deadlines.Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations with the parent company and affiliated entities, and support transfer pricing documentation.Own finance IT and systems for the business unit, including ERP finance modules, reporting tools, and integrations, and serve as the finance lead on system implementations and upgrades.Drive simplification, automation, and standardization across accounting, reporting, and planning processes.Ensure master data integrity and reliable financial reporting from source systems.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or Master's degree preferredCPA certification is a plus8–12 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, in a manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, manufacturing cost accounting, and internal controlsExperience with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and reporting to a parent company or corporate headquartersDemonstrated experience leading finance teams and managing outsourced accounting service providersAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelingHands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial reporting tools, including system implementation or administrationProven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholdersHighly analytical, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsCPA or additional relevant certificationsExperience supporting multi-plant or global manufacturing operationsExperience in a subsidiary of a multinational group, including local GAAP or IFRS to U.S. GAAP reportingFamiliarity with planning, consolidation, and reporting toolsExperience with ERP systems or finance transformation projectsExposure to Lean manufacturing or operational excellence initiatives from a financial perspectiveEEO StatementDanimer Scientific provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all teammates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, and any other status protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Danimer Scientific complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Danimer Scientific expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and any other status protected by law. Compensation: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per yearWe're advancing the future of sustainable materials – and we're not alone! Our commitment to replacing traditional plastics with biodegradable, compostable solutions is now backed by a strong, new partnership with Teknor Apex Company - a global leader in material science. 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