Finance Manager

IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Finance Manager supports IMEC’s financial operations by leading budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and process improvement. The role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to promote financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources. It provides actionable financial insights, maintains internal controls, supports grant and audit compliance, improves financial processes and systems, and contributes to team development through collaboration and mentoring.

The position is based in Illinois, with a flexible home base and periodic travel throughout the state for internal and external meetings, events, conferences, and client meetings. IMEC’s headquarters is in Peoria, Illinois. The work environment may be office-based, hybrid, or remote, with standard hours and extended hours or weekend work as required. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to meeting locations are essential. The role may require access to manufacturing facilities that are not ADA accessible. Work authorization is required; IMEC cannot sponsor visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit support, and financial systems management.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles, accounting practices, budgeting, and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and support accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Must reside in Illinois and have work authorization; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to internal and external meetings and other locations as required.
• Must be capable of accessing manufacturing facilities that may not be ADA accessible.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information, including telephone numbers, for at least three professional references with the initial application.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, CFA, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience in a nonprofit, grant-funded, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain organizational budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, and key metrics and provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Support strategic planning and organizational decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with cash flow planning, expense management, and financial forecasting.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial reports, dashboards, and supporting documentation for leadership, funding partners, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, grant and regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and implementing recommendations.
• Maintain financial controls and processes that safeguard organizational assets and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders to align financial planning with operational and strategic objectives.
• Support grant tracking, project financial monitoring, and funding allocation.
• Help improve financial literacy and budget accountability across departments.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to finance team members and others as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and system utilization.
• Support effective use and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and data management practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and scalability.
• Identify financial and operational risks and support development of mitigation strategies.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.
• Support organizational compliance and risk management through proactive monitoring and reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to 8% employer 401(k) match.
• Five weeks of PTO to start, with increased accrual based on years of service.
• 10 paid holidays plus an annual year-end organizational closure.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Eligibility for a year-end incentive bonus based on organizational and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level