Finance Manager

Farason Corporation•Coatesville, PA

15d•$100 - $120

About The Position

Farason Corporation is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for its automation and manufacturing business. The role is a key member of the management team, providing accurate financial information, maintaining financial controls, and supporting informed business decisions. Initially, the position focuses on core accounting responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, account reconciliations, cash management, and financial reporting. As the successful candidate builds knowledge of the business, systems, and operations, the role will take on increasing responsibility for financial planning, forecasting, cost accounting, budgeting, and strategic financial management, with the objective of progressing into a higher-level role. The Finance Manager will also evaluate the effectiveness of the accounting function, identify process-improvement opportunities, and recommend the organizational structure and staffing levels needed to support company objectives. Over time, the role is expected to develop toward Controller-level financial oversight and strategic partnership with ownership and management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
3–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience performing account reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or project-based business environment.
Experience with cost accounting and job costing.
ERP system experience.
Experience working with outside CPA firms or auditors.
Familiarity with payroll administration.
Working knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Coordinate payroll processing and related reporting.
Maintain the general ledger and supporting accounting records.
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end close activities and approve journal entries.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions and maintain records in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for management review.
Monitor and report company cash flow and liquidity.
Help management understand financial performance, trends, and risks, and develop reporting that improves visibility into operating performance and financial results.
Support quarterly and annual financial reviews with external accounting partners and prepare special reports and analyses as requested.
Assist in developing and maintaining financial and operational performance indicators.
Perform and support manufacturing cost accounting activities; analyze product costs, project profitability, labor performance, and cost variances.
Support budgeting and forecasting and help identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial performance.
Work with operational leaders to understand information flow, project execution, and resource utilization, and assist management in evaluating the financial impact of operational decisions.
Maintain and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
Coordinate sales tax filings and related reporting; support annual audits, insurance reporting requirements, and financial reviews.
Maintain relationships with banks, insurance providers, auditors, external accountants, and other third-party service providers.
Provide leadership and direction for the accounting function and evaluate its workflows, responsibilities, and effectiveness.
Assess accounting resource requirements and recommend departmental staffing levels, organizational structure, role responsibilities, and resource needs.
Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability; establish procedures, accountability, and performance expectations.
Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of accounting personnel as needed.
Collaborate with management to keep the accounting team aligned with company strategic goals.
Progressively assume responsibility for annual budgeting and forecasting, long-range financial planning, cash flow forecasting and management, financial statement analysis and presentation, KPI development and reporting, financial policy development and implementation, department leadership, organizational planning, and Controller-level financial oversight.