Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Job Summary
Our Pittsburgh-area engineering client is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee core finance and accounting functions and support overall business performance. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, leading the month-end close process, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and providing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid background in accounting and financial reporting, and the ability to partner with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily finance and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial analysis
- Lead the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and review monthly reconciliations and ensure intercompany transactions are properly recorded and balanced
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership
- Lead the annual budget process and manage ongoing forecasting for revenue, cash collections, profit and loss, and working capital
- Provide weekly reporting and forecasts related to shipments and orders
- Analyze key business drivers, trends, profitability, and operational performance, and present findings to management
- Partner with senior leadership to support business planning and strategic initiatives
- Help improve and streamline finance and accounting processes
- Support financial controls, capital expenditure processes, and supplier/customer contract review
- Ensure financial systems and reporting processes remain compliant with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements
- Supervise, mentor, and develop finance staff, including performance management and ongoing coaching
- Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA and/or MBA preferred
- 10+ years of related finance and accounting experience
- Experience in manufacturing is a plus
- Familiarity with project-based accounting
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with large datasets from multiple systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and operational teams
Compensation
$100,000.00-$120,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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