Finance Director
Company Name:
Kloete Group, Inc.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The Finance Manager -will partner with the all functional leaders & executives to achieve business goals, as well as increase the business' overall value by leading as an active participant, influencing and guiding the accounting function at the plant.
Partner with the executive team to build, develop & execute financial & accounting strategies / processes and team that effectively meet, support and enhance the plant's objectives
Responsible for closing corporate & plant books on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Manage seasonal aspects of accounting & business workflow
Lead with a hands on approach spending quality time on the shop floor of the operation
Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and closing processes for the plant.
Serve as liaison between supervisors, staff, & leadership on financial & cost accounting matters
Develop meaningful reporting tools that serve to support & ensure positive Plant performance
Maintain open communications with all associates & supervisors to assess the needs of their departments and help the company accomplish its objectives by recommending solutions
Fully leverage systems that ensure accurate and timely reporting disciplines are in place to support the business through proactive versus reactive decisions.
Planning and analysis including preparation of budgets and development of key financial metrics
Ensure the integrity of financial reporting & just in time cost accounting metrics
Be responsible for all payroll, taxes, and accounting function for the facility.
Development of an effective internal control environment with a focus on cost accounting.
Partner with all associates to achieve results through integrity, leadership and respect
Advise management on the appropriate resolution of audit findings and the development and implementation of procedures which ensure the proper internal controls are in place to support the business
REQUIRED SKILLS AND
Experience:
BS/BA in Accounting, CPA or MBA preferred but not essential
5
years progressive financial management experience within a manufacturing environment
Database management experience is highly preferred particularly Access, excel, etc.
A leader with a proven track record of leading a financial and accounting function in a manufacturing setting focused on delivering sustainable results
Proven experience with strong Cost Accounting skills.
High level of personal integrity, ethics, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills
Service attitude thriving on change, pace, action and accountability
Experience evaluating people / talent / situations; strong back bone when others push back
Capacity to build and maintain constructive and informative working relationships at all levels in the organization with employees, management showing respect for others
Displays a team player mentality.
Broad business sense, as well as demonstrated finance & accounting-specific competencies
Strong strategic / budget development, planning, and analytical ability
Attention to detail & thorough in all financial & reporting matters.
Ability to present ideas in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner to non accounting types
Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams to foster innovation in an atmosphere of mutual respect
Highly creative/influencer - works to help business leaders embrace new ways of operating
Comfortable using fewer resources in terms of time, materials, money and people to deliver results
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:
Metric and results oriented with hands-on get it done mentality
Creative thinker; fast on feet; proactive versus reactive, and agile with ability to react quickly.
Able to drive change throughout organization
Strategic and tactical mindset / approach to the business; flexible; practical
Influencing with strong communication & people skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Must have good balance of strategy and execution
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills required
Demonstrated track record of successful management abilities
Confident and willing to push back on other senior leaders/internal clients/outside vendors, as needed
Self motivated with ability to work with little to no supervision
Demonstrates a high level of strategic thinking and breadth of consideration
Is credible and influential with senior executives
High level of personal and business maturityEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Kloete Group, Inc.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The Finance Manager -will partner with the all functional leaders & executives to achieve business goals, as well as increase the business' overall value by leading as an active participant, influencing and guiding the accounting function at the plant.
Partner with the executive team to build, develop & execute financial & accounting strategies / processes and team that effectively meet, support and enhance the plant's objectives
Responsible for closing corporate & plant books on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Manage seasonal aspects of accounting & business workflow
Lead with a hands on approach spending quality time on the shop floor of the operation
Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and closing processes for the plant.
Serve as liaison between supervisors, staff, & leadership on financial & cost accounting matters
Develop meaningful reporting tools that serve to support & ensure positive Plant performance
Maintain open communications with all associates & supervisors to assess the needs of their departments and help the company accomplish its objectives by recommending solutions
Fully leverage systems that ensure accurate and timely reporting disciplines are in place to support the business through proactive versus reactive decisions.
Planning and analysis including preparation of budgets and development of key financial metrics
Ensure the integrity of financial reporting & just in time cost accounting metrics
Be responsible for all payroll, taxes, and accounting function for the facility.
Development of an effective internal control environment with a focus on cost accounting.
Partner with all associates to achieve results through integrity, leadership and respect
Advise management on the appropriate resolution of audit findings and the development and implementation of procedures which ensure the proper internal controls are in place to support the business
REQUIRED SKILLS AND
Experience:
BS/BA in Accounting, CPA or MBA preferred but not essential
5
years progressive financial management experience within a manufacturing environment
Database management experience is highly preferred particularly Access, excel, etc.
A leader with a proven track record of leading a financial and accounting function in a manufacturing setting focused on delivering sustainable results
Proven experience with strong Cost Accounting skills.
High level of personal integrity, ethics, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills
Service attitude thriving on change, pace, action and accountability
Experience evaluating people / talent / situations; strong back bone when others push back
Capacity to build and maintain constructive and informative working relationships at all levels in the organization with employees, management showing respect for others
Displays a team player mentality.
Broad business sense, as well as demonstrated finance & accounting-specific competencies
Strong strategic / budget development, planning, and analytical ability
Attention to detail & thorough in all financial & reporting matters.
Ability to present ideas in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner to non accounting types
Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams to foster innovation in an atmosphere of mutual respect
Highly creative/influencer - works to help business leaders embrace new ways of operating
Comfortable using fewer resources in terms of time, materials, money and people to deliver results
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:
Metric and results oriented with hands-on get it done mentality
Creative thinker; fast on feet; proactive versus reactive, and agile with ability to react quickly.
Able to drive change throughout organization
Strategic and tactical mindset / approach to the business; flexible; practical
Influencing with strong communication & people skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Must have good balance of strategy and execution
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills required
Demonstrated track record of successful management abilities
Confident and willing to push back on other senior leaders/internal clients/outside vendors, as needed
Self motivated with ability to work with little to no supervision
Demonstrates a high level of strategic thinking and breadth of consideration
Is credible and influential with senior executives
High level of personal and business maturityEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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