Senior Manager, Architectural Specialties Exterior Metal Finance

Armstrong World Industries•Lancaster, PA

29d•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, Architectural Specialties (AS), the Senior Manager, Exterior Metal Finance serves as a strategic financial leader for a growing Exterior Metal business. This role partners closely with senior leadership to drive profitable growth through strong financial stewardship, strategic planning, and data‑driven insights. With responsibility spanning financial planning, reporting, manufacturing costing, and M&A support, this position plays a critical role in shaping business strategy, improving operational performance, and maximizing long‑term value. What’s In It for You Opportunity to serve as the financial leader for a growing Exterior Metal business with both organic and inorganic growth priorities. Direct partnership with senior leadership to influence strategy, profitability, and long‑term value creation. Exposure to M&A evaluation, diligence, and integration activities. Ability to drive meaningful impact through financial modernization, digitalization, and ERP implementations. Leadership role with visibility across operations, sales, pricing, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

Strong financial acumen paired with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence strategic decisions.
Deep understanding of manufacturing economics and cost drivers.
Comfort operating in complex, multi‑site manufacturing environments.
Ability to lead change, improve processes, and standardize financial practices.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on developing high‑performing teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
10+ years of experience with advanced knowledge of manufacturing accounting.
Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Demonstrated operational leadership and change management experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, BW, Hyperion, Epicor, or similar.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA
Prior experience as a plant controller in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations and digital transformation initiatives.
Previous people‑management or supervisory experience.
CPA certification.
Ability to connect manufacturing metrics directly to financial outcomes and business strategy.

Responsibilities

Provide financial leadership and strategic analysis for the Exterior Metal business, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling.
Partner closely with the Senior Director of Exterior Metal and leadership team to develop and execute business strategy.
Lead annual strategic planning, operating plans, and quarterly forecasts.
Analyze financial results and deliver executive‑level insights on performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
Oversee development and tracking of KPIs to provide visibility into strategic initiatives.
Lead manufacturing costing and financial tools to assess inflation, product mix, productivity, and profitability.
Support M&A activity through financial evaluation, diligence, and integration planning.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and technology.
Provide leadership for ERP implementations and broader digital transformation initiatives.
Engage in S&OP processes alongside pricing, operations, and sales teams to support growth.
Lead, develop, and coach finance managers across the Exterior Metal business.