Finance Manager- Shared Services

Quanex•Statesville, NC

2d•$112,000 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager, Shared Services, North America will be an experienced manager who will oversee Accounts Payable, Credit and Accounts Receivable functions within our North American Shared Services team. This role is critical in driving efficiency, compliance, and strategic improvements in financial operations for our manufacturing business. The Finance Manager will collaborate cross-functionally, ensure adherence to company policies and regulations and implement best practices to optimize working capital and cash flow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA) preferred.
Five plus years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in manufacturing or shared services.
Strong knowledge of AP, Credit and AR processes, policies, and regulations.
Experience with financial systems SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems, and automation tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance, internal controls, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA

Responsibilities

Oversee Accounts Payable, Credit and Accounts Receivable functions within our North American Shared Services team.
Drive efficiency, compliance, and strategic improvements in financial operations for our manufacturing business.
Collaborate cross-functionally, ensure adherence to company policies and regulations.
Implement best practices to optimize working capital and cash flow.
Lead and shape finance operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Influence key working capital, cash flow, and risk management strategies across North America.
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive business performance.
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives that create measurable business impact.
Ensure AP, Credit, and AR processes operate efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Optimize working capital through effective management of payment terms, collections, and customer credit risk.
Improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and delinquency trends through proactive collections strategies.
Consistently maintain internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.
Deliver enhanced productivity and operational efficiency through automation and process improvements.
Develop a high-performing team through strong leadership, coaching, and accountability.
Provide leadership with timely, accurate financial reporting and actionable business insights.