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 is responsible for accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, project profitability, and compliance with Group policies and U.S. regulations. It works closely with U.S. leadership and European headquarters to support financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making. The position is located in Romeoville, Illinois, or Adairsville, Georgia, and manages direct and indirect reports or shared services.

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.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a startup manufacturing environment is required.

Nice To Haves

• ERP experience; SAP R/3 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, monthly financial close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for sales and manufacturing entities, in collaboration 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 or 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