Finance Manager - GPSC

Oshkosh•Hagerstown, MD

10d

About The Position

The Finance Manager manages accounting and finance service teams in support of business objectives. The role provides management information through preparation and presentation of financial statements and analysis reports, and manages general accounting and business transactions for various finance functions in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements. The position leads financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC), including purchase price variance, material cost trends, supplier pricing, and other procurement-related financial impacts. It partners with GPSC leadership and cross-functional teams to identify financial risks and opportunities, evaluate sourcing strategies and supply chain cost drivers, support procurement decisions, and improve profitability. The manager provides financial oversight and validation of cost-reduction initiatives and establishes methodologies to measure, track, and report their benefits. The Finance Manager applies accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies to complex procurement and supply chain transactions, appropriate accounting treatment, journal entries, accruals, and inventory-related financial impacts. The role partners with Controllership and Accounting to resolve complex accounting matters and meet financial reporting requirements. The position also develops and maintains budgets and forecasts; supports capital allocation, Make vs. Buy decisions, and capital project appropriation requests; manages monthly close and reporting for assigned areas; administers business systems and procedures; and ensures Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation reflects changes affecting internal controls. It supports continuous improvement, reviews team analysis, and coordinates enterprise-wide projects and standard practices. Travel of 10% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Eight or more years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
One or more years of managerial or supervisory experience.
Ability to travel 10%.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
Ability to manage financial planning, forecasting, accounting, and reporting activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading others in a fast-paced work environment.
Thorough knowledge of financial regulations, including GAAP and international laws.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business; manage analyses in assigned areas and prepare monthly results for management.
Interact with other departments on business issues that affect financial projections.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for GPSC, including purchase price variance, material cost trends, supplier pricing, and other procurement-related financial impacts.
Partner with GPSC leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities and support informed business decisions.
Provide financial oversight and validation of GPSC cost-reduction initiatives, including savings calculations, cost avoidance, and contractual price improvements.
Establish consistent methodologies to measure, track, and report financial benefits, aligned with business financial targets and accurately reflected in financial results.
Evaluate sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, commodity inflation, and other supply chain cost drivers with GPSC leadership and cross-functional teams.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support procurement decisions, mitigate cost risks, and improve profitability.
Evaluate complex procurement and supply chain transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment; ensure accurate journal entries, accruals, and inventory-related financial impacts.
Partner with Controllership and Accounting teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Promote optimal capital allocation; develop and maintain budgets and forecasts.
Manage teams supporting Make vs. Buy decisions and appropriation requests for capital projects.
Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers.
Plan, measure, and report performance in assigned areas and identify opportunities to improve profitability through pricing or cost efficiency.
Manage the monthly close process for assigned areas and business segments, including account reconciliation and review of monthly financial reporting packages in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures manual.
Manage and administer business systems and procedures; validate the effectiveness of new procedures and update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes affecting internal controls.
Identify and support continuous improvement projects using Continuous Improvement Management Systems tools and concepts; review team members’ analyses.
Coordinate team efforts on enterprise-wide projects to achieve business objectives and implement standard practices throughout the organization.