Finance Manager III - US

Job Title: Finance Manager IIILocation: Marion, NCPay Range: 45 - 60/hr, W 2 (Client is ideally looking for someone in the middle of range) If interested in full time after the temp they would need to be on site 100% of the time. Potential to extend and convert 8-5 M-F Join our team as a Finance Manager III, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the site General Manager and driving the financial success of our facility. This position offers an initial assignment of 6 months, with the potential for long-term placement based on business needs and candidate fit. If you have a passion for finance and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply! Responsibilities: Budget & Financial Preparation and Reporting Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts with a target forecast accuracy of ±5%. Utilize KPIs and plant initiatives to identify growth opportunities. Collaborate with commercial business leads to challenge and validate revenue expectations. Simplify budget and reporting processes. Communicate financial and non-financial indicators clearly. Identify key business drivers and articulate impact. Serve as a consultant to develop improvement action plans. Support, review, and track cost-takeout initiatives. Strategic Planning (CAPEX) Partner with the General Manager on long-range capital planning. Seek to understand the strengths and weaknesses of competitors. Internal Controls Oversee internal controls and remediation activities. Ensure decision-making aligns with authority levels. Ensure compliance with company policies. Manage site assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. Find the right balance between effectiveness in value creation and control efficiency. Optimize processes through IT improvements and best practices. Profitability Analysis Provide customer profitability analysis and identify margin erosion. Facilitate discussions on improving margin through volume, pricing, or operations. Accounting Perform month-end closing activities in the ERP system. Review job costing daily and resolve reporting issues. Validate WIP, finished goods, and raw materials balances. Review journal entries and P&L classifications. Support inventory counts and reconciliations. Other tasks as deemed necessary. Working Capital/ Cash Flow Monitoring Facilitate the decision-making process to drive working capital improvements. Ad Hoc Analysis Conduct benchmarking against similar plants. Prepare and deliver plant visit presentations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Tested and validated advanced skills in Excel. Experience with Hyperion SmartView & QlikCloud is a plus. Experience with large capital projects. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively. Strong organizational skills in a changing environment. Competencies: Safety - Exhibit competencies in safe working habits and complies with all safety policies and procedures. Ability to Execute - Set goals and deliver results. Champion of Change - Drive continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Customer Focused - Understand customer needs. Decision Making/Judgment - Evaluate options effectively. Initiative - Be proactive. Problem Solving/Analysis - Identifies root causes. Influence & Persuasion - Able to exhibit a 'can-do' approach and inspire associates to excel, use competition to encourage others, develops performance standards. Quality - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Integrity - Act ethically and maintain confidentiality. Communication - Clear written and verbal communication.

Created: 2026-03-04