Manager, Finance

The Hillman Group, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Hillman is seeking an experienced Manager, Finance to own full-cycle finance and accounting operations for the business, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, tax compliance, and audit management. The position leads a team of 3–4 finance professionals and serves as the key liaison between the local business unit and Corporate Finance, aligning reporting, controls, and strategic financial priorities. The role balances day-to-day accounting operations with compliance, audit, and cross-functional coordination responsibilities. The manager leads budgeting and forecasting, performs variance and trend analysis, develops financial models, supports strategic planning and operational decisions, and prepares executive and board-level reporting. The role also oversees accounting operations and close processes, monitors cash flow and working capital, ensures tax and accounting compliance, coordinates tax advisors and auditors, and leads the annual external audit. In addition, the manager develops the finance team and partners with business and corporate leaders on financial planning and reporting. The opportunity is associated with Hillman’s acquisition of Kanebridge Corporation, a U.S. master distributor of commercial and military-grade fasteners. The acquisition was announced in August 2026 and is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–8+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, with strong exposure to FP&A, including 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.
Proven experience managing or supporting external audits.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems, such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise effectively between local business teams and corporate stakeholders.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
High attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, including month-end close, audits, and tax filings.
Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
Comfort operating both tactically in day-to-day accounting and strategically in business partnering.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
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 the annual budgeting process and periodic rolling forecast and re-forecast cycles for the business unit.
Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual and forecast-versus-actual variance analyses and communicate key drivers to business leaders and Corporate Finance.
Develop and maintain financial models for business planning, pricing decisions, and investment and ROI analysis.
Analyze revenue, margin, and operating expense trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Partner with operational leaders to build department-level budgets and track performance against KPIs.
Support long-range strategic planning and scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Prepare board-level and executive reporting packages, including KPI dashboards and financial summaries.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements through data-driven analysis.
Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including AR, AP, general ledger, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and cash application.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and AR/AP aging reports to support business decisions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and statutory requirements.
Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on tax filings, provisions, and audit requests.
Lead the annual external audit, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring timely completion.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including SOX or equivalent controls, to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Stay current on changes in GAAP accounting standards and tax regulations affecting the business.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3–4 finance and accounting professionals across AR, AP, and staff accounting.
Set team goals, conduct performance reviews, and support professional growth.
Foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the team.
Manage workload distribution and ensure adequate team coverage during month-end, audit, and tax-season peak periods.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the business unit and Corporate Finance on reporting requirements and alignment.
Translate corporate finance policies, timelines, and reporting standards into actionable guidance for the local team.
Provide financial insights, variance analysis, and support for operational decision-making.
Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with Corporate Finance.
Prepare and present financial summaries and updates to senior leadership as needed.