CFO Finance & Accounting

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be a highly analytical, experienced and motivated individual that will oversee corporate accounting, financial consolidation, and strategic forecasting tailored to a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. Utilizing the NetSuite ERP system, this individual will prepare and be responsible for cash flow analysis, budgeting, treasury operations, and risk mitigation strategies.

Reports To: CFO

Manage month-end accounting close. Lead the corporate accounting team to ensure timely financial closing in NetSuite.

Consolidate multi-entity books by unifying Canadian and domestic subsidiary financials across fifteen plus locations.

Maintain strict adherence to manufacturing accounting standards, burden absorption, and regulatory frameworks.

Prepare monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting and board packages.

Oversee external audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

Forecasting & Financial Planning

Develop rolling forecasts using dynamic financial models to predict revenue, COGS, variable contribution margins, fixed overhead costs, SGA and EBITDA.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Monitor liquidity ratios and manage cash conversion cycles impacted by labor costs, inventory, collections, disbursements and raw material buying.

Conduct cash analysis: Prepare detailed cash flow projections to anticipate funding requirements.

Manage bank relationships: Oversee corporate banking facilities, equipment financing lines, and NetSuite-integrated cash management services.

Assist executive leadership in evaluating investment strategies for plant machinery, production upgrades, and fixed assets.

Risk Management

Mitigate financial risk: Manage exposure to raw material price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and foreign exchange risks.

Design and implement robust NetSuite user permissions, automated inventory adjustments, and procurement approval workflows.

Maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including product liability and facility insurance, to safeguard manufacturing assets.

Must be based on-site at the Elgin, Illinois facility, with occasional travel to other locations.

Industry Experience: At least 5 years of experience in contract manufacturing or other high-volume manufacturing environments.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Leadership Experience: 57 years of progressive experience in financial management roles.

Communication Skills: Ability to translate financial data into clear insights on revenue, cost, and performance trends.

Adhere to company safety policies and procedures

Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed

Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues

The employee often works at a work bench or on various pieces of equipment.

The Company makes all selection and other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s), or other non‑merit factors. In addition, the Company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with physical and mental disabilities in accordance with applicable law(s).