Manager, Finance

The Hillman Group, Inc.•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Hillman is seeking a hands-on Manager, Finance to lead finance, FP&A, and accounting operations for a business unit. The role owns budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, product and inventory costing, pricing and profitability, and oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, the general ledger, tax compliance, and external audits. It also provides support to the Customer Service team as needed. The Manager leads a team of 3–4 finance professionals and serves as the primary link between the local business and Corporate Finance, aligning reporting, controls, and financial priorities. The role combines day-to-day accounting oversight with strategic business partnering, financial modeling, and decision support for business leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including strong FP&A experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Solid grounding in full-cycle accounting, including AR/AP, general ledger, and close processes.
At least 2 years of direct team management or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and audit processes, with experience managing or supporting external audits.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, Power BI skills, and experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise between local business teams and corporate stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is an asset; CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Experience with Epicor ERP.
Experience in a multi-entity or corporate-subsidiary reporting structure.
Familiarity with tax software and audit management tools.
Experience with process improvement or systems implementation projects.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgets, periodic and rolling forecasts, and re-forecasts.
Deliver monthly budget-versus-actual and forecast-versus-actual variance analysis, explaining key drivers to business leaders and Corporate Finance.
Build and maintain financial models for business planning, pricing, and investment or ROI analysis.
Analyze revenue, margins, operating expenses, risks, and opportunities; identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
Partner with operational leaders on department budgets and KPI tracking, and support long-range planning through scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Prepare board-level and executive reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and financial summaries.
Own inventory management and product costing; lead customer and item profitability analysis and set customer pricing and quotes.
Review manufacturing processes for efficiency and output, comparing actual costs and performance with standards.
Oversee end-to-end accounting, including AR, AP, the general ledger, and month-end and year-end close.
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and cash application; review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and AR/AP aging to inform business decisions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax requirements, including sales tax, income tax filings, and other statutory obligations.
Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on filings, provisions, and audit requests; lead the annual external audit, prepare schedules, respond to auditor inquiries, and manage the timeline.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including SOX or equivalent controls, and stay current on relevant GAAP and tax changes.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3–4 finance and accounting professionals; set goals, conduct performance reviews, support career growth, and balance workloads and coverage during peak periods.
Serve as the primary contact between the business unit and Corporate Finance, aligning reporting requirements and communication and translating corporate policies, timelines, and standards into practical guidance for the local team.
Provide financial insight and decision support to business leaders, coordinate planning with Corporate Finance, and present financial updates to senior leadership as needed.