Finance Manager

Finance & Accounting ManagerWe're looking for a Finance & Accounting Manager who combines strong accounting fundamentals with financial insight, business curiosity, and a drive to make things better.Working closely with the CFO, this role oversees the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of our employee-owned company while helping turn financial information into insights that support better business decisions.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both the details and the bigger picture, ensuring our financial information is accurate, improving how we work, developing others, and helping leaders and employee-owners better understand the financial performance of the business.What You'll DoOwn accounting and financial reportingManage monthly and year-end close, including account reconciliations and financial statement preparationPrepare financial reporting and provide insight into key variances and trendsOversee day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate, timely financial recordsMaintain effective financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirementsCoordinate tax reporting and compliance in partnership with external advisorsSupport annual planningPartner with the CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planningMonitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunitiesDevelop financial models, forecasts, and scenarios to evaluate new projects, investments, and strategic initiativesTurn financial results into clear, actionable insights for company leadershipManage key financial operationsMonitor and forecast cash flow and working-capital needsManage the company's business insurance program and relationships with insurance partnersIdentify and help mitigate financial and operational risksParticipate in financial reporting, planning, and other activities associated with our ESOPPartner with HR on payroll-related financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls, ensuring payroll activity is accurately reflected in our financial recordsLead people and improve how we workSupervise, mentor, and develop finance team membersStrengthen financial controls and identify opportunities to make processes simpler, more accurate, and more efficientImprove financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows as the organization evolvesBe a trusted financial resource for employee-owners across the companyWhat You'll BringExperience in finance, accounting, or a related role with meaningful responsibility for accounting operations and financial reportingStrong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and month-end and year-end closeStrong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling skillsProficiency with accounting/ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft ExcelStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detailThe ability to communicate financial information clearly to people with varying levels of financial expertiseA collaborative, service-oriented approach and comfort balancing hands-on execution with higher-level thinkingEven Better If You HaveCPA, Accounting/Finance DegreeExperience working in an ESOP-owned company or supporting ESOP financial requirementsExperience with payroll accounting and reconciliation, including multi-state payroll environmentsExperience in a small to mid-sized business or professional-services environmentExperience improving financial processes, systems, or internal controlsExperience mentoring or developing finance or accounting team members