Senior Manager of Finance

Leviton Manufacturing•New Holland, PA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance leads the local finance team and the organization’s financial planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis activities. The role serves as a strategic business partner to operational and functional leaders, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and sound decision-making. It also drives continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities. The position partners with leaders across the business to assess performance, support planning and investment decisions, and improve operational financial results. It oversees financial reporting and accounting processes, maintains compliance and internal controls, and leads the development of finance and accounting team members. Travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting required.
Minimum 7 years in an accounting role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing teams.
Experience supporting manufacturing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency.
Time management skills, including prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and goals.
Adaptability to new tasks, technologies, processes, and project requirements.
Interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and promote a supportive, engaged workplace.
Strategic thinking and informed decision-making to support organizational goals.
Ability to acknowledge and value team members’ contributions and achievements.
Ability to select an effective course of action from alternatives.

Nice To Haves

CMA and/or CPA.
ERP system experience, with SAP preferred.
Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders and functional management teams.
Provide timely financial analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Evaluate business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
Support capital investment analysis, business cases, and ROI evaluations.
Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast targets.
Prepare and present financial results, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Oversee and actively participate in closing processes.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity and financial statements.
Prepare and review financial reports for corporate leadership and business stakeholders.
Review and approve bank transactions.
Maintain strong internal controls, financial governance, and compliance processes.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audit activities and implement corrective actions as needed.
Safeguard company assets and financial information.
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and commercial teams to improve financial performance.
Monitor spending, margins, inventory, labor costs, and operational efficiencies.
Support pricing, profitability, and customer/product line analysis.
Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting team members.
Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development.