Finance Manager

STOW Group • Romeoville, IL

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About The Position

The Finance Manager oversees accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple U.S. legal entities. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, project profitability, and compliance with Group policies and U.S. regulations. The position works closely with U.S. leadership and European headquarters to support financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making. The role is based in Romeoville, Illinois, or may be remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in financial management, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) or project-based accounting.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities and intercompany transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial close, multistate tax compliance, treasury management, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• ERP experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a start-up manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• SAP R/3 experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, monthly financial close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for the sales and manufacturing entities, collaborating with local sales and plant management.
• Manage project-based accounting, including Percentage of Completion (POC), revenue recognition, project costs, and profitability.
• Oversee accounting and reporting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. tax requirements, including sales and use tax.
• Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, liquidity, payments, and working capital.
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports and KPIs and provide insights to support management decisions.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with Group policies and local regulations.
• Collaborate with U.S. leadership and European headquarters on financial performance and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
• Manage direct and indirect reports/shared services.

Benefits

• PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial tuition reimbursement after 12 months

What This Job Offers

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