Sr. Manager, Finance Operations

Jostens • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Sr. Manager, Finance Operations, you will provide financial leadership across Jostens’ Jewelry manufacturing operations (Denton, Southtown, Eagan, and Montreal), overseeing accounting, financial controls, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational reporting. This role is highly collaborative and plays a critical part in helping plant leadership improve efficiency, control costs, and achieve business objectives. You bring a strong foundation in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational analysis, along with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations support.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, production analysis, and financial modeling.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial and operational data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced experience with Excel, Access, and other financial analysis and modeling tools.
• Proven ability to develop forecasts, annual plans, and operational financial models.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, and operational performance drivers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial controls.
• Oversee audit, SOX, GAAP compliance, and financial controls across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Deliver financial reporting and insights.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial and operational reports that support business decision-making.
• Partner with operations leaders.
• Collaborate with plant and functional managers to support scorecard performance and operational objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing performance.
• Conduct variance analysis of production spending against budget and forecast to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support labor and productivity initiatives.
• Partner with operations teams to monitor and improve UPH and labor efficiency performance.
• Lead forecasting and planning activities.
• Develop annual plans, forecasts, and financial projections for departments, plants, and divisions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Analyze business results and provide recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
• Drive cost management strategies.
• Design, develop, and implement methodologies that improve visibility into manufacturing costs and profitability.
• Provide operational finance leadership.
• Support plant operations through process improvement initiatives, variance analysis, and capital expenditure evaluations.
• Enhance operational reporting.
• Partner with production scheduling and plant leadership to develop new reports and improve visibility into plant effectiveness.
• Translate financial performance into actionable insights.
• Ensure reporting is tailored to the audience while clearly communicating operational and financial results.
• Improve reporting efficiency.
• Streamline reporting processes and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Manage, coach, and develop three direct reports while fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage)
• Voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account
• 401K plan with immediate vesting
• Hybrid schedule
• Accrued paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service
• Annual bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager