Manager, Plant Finance - PA

Mactac North America•Moosic, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Plant Finance serves as the primary financial authority for Mactac's Scranton-based manufacturing location, overseeing all accounting and financial activities for the plant. This role is responsible for financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, cost management, and compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies, and partners closely with operations leadership to drive financial performance, improve productivity, and support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment utilizing a standard cost accounting system is required.
Prior experience working in an integrated Enterprise Relationship Planning (ERP) tool is required, with prior experience utilizing JD Edwards Enterprise One preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including advanced skills with Excel.
Proficient in the use of report-writing and/or query/analytics tools such as Power BI.
Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize work accordingly.
Self-manager of projects, deadlines, and time.
Effective communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a participative or collaborative management environment is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, and facilitate problem-solving with others.
Proven decision-making capabilities, including the ability to make timely, sound decisions under deadline and information constraints.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to quantify results, identify operational and financial improvement opportunities, adapt to change, and interact effectively with all levels of management.
Ability to apply and interpret statistical concepts to analyze operational and business performance.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to approach problems logically and innovatively.
Capable of recommending effective solutions to issues involving internal stakeholders and other company locations.

Responsibilities

Leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for plant operations, including preparing internal and corporate financial reports.
Analyzing financial results and reviewing performance with operations leadership, including variances to forecasts, budgets, and established standards.
Developing and delivering daily and weekly trend and performance reports related to operations, expenditures, shipments, inventory, and productivity; proactively identifying and addressing adverse trends.
Developing and maintaining accurate standard product costs by analyzing raw materials, machine rates, run speeds and scrap.
Preparing and reviewing standard cost quotes for new or revised products in collaboration with commercial, operations, and corporate teams.
Analyzing product margins and providing insights to corporate commercial accounting.
Maintaining, creating, and updating product bills of materials and related specifications as required.
Coordinating and executing the annual financial planning for the manufacturing operation in alignment with corporate finance direction.
Supporting operational decision-making through forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial modeling.
Establishing and maintaining effective internal accounting controls to ensure assets are safeguarded and financial records comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX.
Reviewing, auditing, and reporting results of periodic inventory counts, including plant inventory and consignment or off-site inventories, in accordance with corporate policy.
Supervising and reviewing the performance of plant accounting staff, including setting clear goals, coaching, and ensuring ongoing development and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
Participating in cross-functional initiatives and serving as the financial lead for project benefit analysis and validation.
Identifying and implementing process improvements leveraging changing business needs and technology to reduce costs, improve accuracy, enhance timeliness, and strengthen documentation.
Maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
Supporting special projects and assignments as needed and collaborating as a team member to deliver strong internal customer service and support departmental and organizational objectives.