Senior Finance Manager (Cost Accounting and Operations)

Hooker Furniture•High Point, NC

About The Position

Senior Finance Manager (Cost Accounting and Operations) The Company: Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT) , in its 101 st year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Based in Martinsville, VA with administrative offices in High Point, NC, domestic production facilities in Hickory, NC and Bedford, VA and distribution warehouses in Martinsville, VA, Savannah, GA, Hooker Furniture is ranked among the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture sources. Hooker Furniture also operates multiple showrooms in High Point, NC, Atlanta, GA and Las Vegas NV, and administrative offices in Vietnam and China. Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Manager to provide accounting and financial support with a strong emphasis on cost accounting and operations . Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller – Operations, this role will assist with cost analysis, inventory accounting, and operational reporting, while also contributing to audit support and other corporate accounting responsibilities. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience in manufacturing or cost accounting, and the ability to work effectively across operations, supply chain, and external partners. Experience with inventory valuation methods, including LIFO, and evaluating freight costs as part of total landed cost analysis is strongly preferred. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, but with significant visibility and interaction with the Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Active CPA license preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost or manufacturing accounting.
Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or corporate accounting experience will be weighted more heavily.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, inventory valuation (including LIFO), freight cost evaluation, and financial reporting.
Proficiency with ERP systems (D365, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across departments and with external partners.
Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory management (including LIFO reserves, freight allocation, and landed cost analysis), and manufacturing analysis.
Familiarity with operational reporting and financial analysis.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Support cost accounting functions, including standard cost development, variance analysis, and inventory valuation (with emphasis on LIFO methodology and related calculations).
Evaluate and allocate freight costs to inventory and cost of goods sold to ensure accurate landed cost reporting.
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to provide financial analysis that supports production efficiency and cost control.
Prepare and review manufacturing margin analyses and other operational reports.
Contribute to external financial and compliance audits.
Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for cost and operations-related accounts, including LIFO reserve, freight costs, and related adjustments.
Assist with the review of quarterly and annual SEC filings.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and corporate accounting teams to provide accurate and timely reporting.
Participate in inventory review activities, including observation and process verification, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Participate in ad-hoc projects, special analyses, and reporting requests from leadership.

Benefits

A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
Competitive compensation plans
8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
Paid sick and vacation time.
The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
Matching 401k employer contributions.