Sr. Manager, Finance - Business Operations

Verano•Chicago, IL

1d•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Verano is experiencing exponential growth, and we are looking to add to our Finance team. The Sr. Manager, Finance – Business Operations is responsible for manufacturing inventory methodology, valuation, movements, and corporate product costing. The role consolidates and evaluates direct materials, WIP, and Finished Goods across Verano. This multi-faceted position serves as a key business partner that requires business partnership with several departments: operations, supply chain, IT and finance. Attention to detail, curiosity, system/Excel expertise and an ownership mindset are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in accounting or finance required
5+ years of related experience in financial operations required
Microsoft Office, specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint experience required
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations required
Strong ability to influence appropriate operational counterparts to timely closeout duties
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to pass a state and federal criminal background check
Ability to travel up to 10% to company locations

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is a plus
Direct experience in CPG or manufacturing (inventory experience) is a plus
SAP platform experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory processes from raw materials to finished goods.
Prepare monthly operations review presentations for senior leadership.
Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting methods and procedures.
Advise and influence business partners to identify lowest cost, highest growth opportunities.
Track and analyze labor and headcount associated with facilities.
Perform cost model analytics for inflationary cost increases and pricing margin erosion.
Plan, collect, and analyze data to drive costing initiatives.
Provide production support in complex environments.
Analyze product profitability and overhead for the product mix.
Drive adherence to company policies and procedures in operations.
Continuously search for opportunities for operational efficiency and simplification.
Deploy new processes and procedures to improve efficiencies across the organization.
Assist in the assessment of systems requirements for ERP implementation.
Optimize existing manual processes to leverage SAP.
Build partnerships with key business partners to create transparency and drive operational excellence.
Identify financial improvement opportunities and collaborate with operations on execution.
Drive annual physical inventory counts.
Perform monthly analysis on aged, excess, and obsolescence inventory.
Analyze and implement financial visibility into inventory movements, purchasing, procurement, consumption rates, and logistics.
Create, maintain, and standardize bill of materials (BOMs).
Manage various cost streams such as purchase orders and inventory across national production sites.
Create, manage, monitor and deliver KPIs and recommendations nationwide.
Perform financial oversight of the Goods received and Invoiced received (GR/IR) process to collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations Warehouse departments validating goods are ordered, received, and paid timely (3-way match).
Perform other duties as assigned by management.