Finance Manager

Coesia•Maple Grove, MN

About The Position

MGS Machine Corporation, a Coesia company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, designs and manufactures automated packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical, life science, food, and personal care industries. The Finance Manager reports directly to the Coesia North America CFO and oversees financial operations, accounting accuracy, and monthly and yearly closing activities. The role provides financial insights to management, supports budgets and forecasts, maintains data integrity, manages audits, and participates in financial reviews and special projects. The Finance Manager supervises one direct report, an Accounting Specialist. The position works closely with the Coesia Shared Services NAM accounting team and supports company and regional management teams with financial analysis, reporting, and reviews. It is responsible for accounting in accordance with applicable standards, including Local GAAP and IFRS, and the Coesia Financial Manual and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in a financial management role.
Solid accounting skills.
Experience with Made to Manage ERP (M2M).
Manufacturing or cost accounting experience.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage and develop direct reports, use Power BI and Query, and coordinate with shared service providers.
Knowledge of managerial reporting procedures and key tools.
Proficiency in preparing and presenting financial and operational data and interacting effectively with executives and top management teams.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated, self-starter, and entrepreneurial attitude.

Nice To Haves

Controlling and FP&A experience in manufacturing companies.
CPA qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day company financial operations independently and work with the Coesia Shared Services NAM accounting team to ensure accurate, timely accounting.
Execute monthly and year-end financial closing activities, ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.
Review and reconcile financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the Coesia Financial Manual and company policies.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including Local GAAP and IFRS.
Manage and track Percentage of Completion (POC) revenue recognition for ongoing projects.
Maintain system controls to ensure data integrity.
Support preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
Coordinate internal and external audits with the Coesia NA&M Controller, including documentation and timely responses.
Provide financial analysis and insights to company and regional management teams regarding financial and operational performance.
Participate in monthly financial closing meetings, presenting actual results, full-year forecasts, and key variances.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable collections, bank reconciliations, journal entries, operational support, and assistance with month-end closing.
Participate in special projects and initiatives to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting.
Manage and develop one direct report, an Accounting Specialist.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus eligibility.
401(k) with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Multiple health benefit and insurance options.
Company-paid life insurance.
Gym reimbursement.
Paid vacation and paid sick/wellness time.
12 paid observed calendar holidays, including a paid Fourth of July week shutdown.
Company-paid short-term disability at 80% wage replacement and long-term disability.
Company HSA contribution for individual and employer family coverage.