Finance Manager

IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Finance Manager supports IMEC’s financial operations by leading budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and process improvement activities. The role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, responsible stewardship of resources, and informed strategic decision-making. It supports IMEC’s mission by providing actionable financial insights, maintaining internal controls, supporting grant and audit compliance, and improving financial processes and systems. The position also contributes to team development through collaboration, mentoring, and support of financial management best practices.

The role may be based in an office, hybrid, or remote environment, but the employee must reside in Illinois. The home-base location is flexible, with periodic travel throughout the state to attend internal and external meetings, events, conferences, and client meetings. Reliable transportation and the ability to commute to various meeting locations are required. Applicants must be capable of accessing manufacturing facilities that may not be ADA accessible. Standard hours apply, with extended hours and weekend work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit support, and financial systems management.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles, accounting practices, budgeting, and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work across departments and support accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Must reside in Illinois.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to various locations for meetings.
• Must be capable of accessing manufacturing facilities that may not be ADA accessible.
• Work authorization is required; IMEC is unable to sponsor visas.
• Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information, including telephone numbers, for at least three professional references with the initial application.
• Candidates who accept a contingent offer of employment are subject to a background check.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience in a nonprofit, grant-funded, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain organizational budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, and key metrics and provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Support strategic planning and organizational decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with cash flow planning, expense management, and financial forecasting.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and supporting documentation for leadership, funding partners, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, grant requirements, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and implementing recommendations.
• Maintain financial controls and processes to safeguard organizational assets and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders to align financial planning with operational and strategic objectives.
• Support grant tracking, project financial monitoring, and funding allocation.
• Assist with financial literacy and budget accountability across departments.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to finance team members and others as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and system utilization.
• Support effective use and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and data management practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and scalability.
• Identify financial and operational risks and support development of mitigation strategies.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.
• Support organizational compliance and risk management through proactive monitoring and reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to 8% employer 401(k) match.
• Five weeks of PTO to start, with increased accrual based on years of service.
• Ten paid holidays plus an annual year-end organizational closure.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Eligibility for a year-end incentive bonus based on organizational and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior