Finance Manager III - US

Description: PREFERENCE TO BE ON SITE: 1659 E Court St Marion, NC 28752 but if candidate is willing to travel on own dime, they have to be in office for at LEAST a week a month Potential to extend and convert 8-5 M-F 2 step interview Both DT/BG must be cleared HR would like to entice temps to convert so their preference is start them less than the max of 60XX but CAN go up to 60XX for rock starts Range of pay: 45-60XX Supplier BR Range: 61.06 -81.41 MAX CUSTOMER BR 62.55-83.40 If converted pay range is 86-125K Preferred: Hyperion skills, please test their excel skills, (if they don't have a manufacturing bg, but in general if we have to explain "under or over absorption" it is not the right candidate--have not had luck without manu. bg) Must have cost accounting bg This position supports the site General Manager and is accountable for helping deliver the facility's bottom-line results. The assignment is planned for 120 days, with the potential for long-term placement depending on business needs and candidate fit. Responsibilities: • Budget & Financial preparation and reporting o Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts with the Plant General Manager, targeting forecast accuracy of ±5%. o Utilize KPIs and plant initiatives to identify growth opportunities o Collaborate with commercial business leads to challenge and validate revenue expectations o Simplify budget and reporting processes o Communicate financial and non-financial indicators clearly o Identify key business drivers and articulate impact o Serve as a consultant to develop improvement action plans o Support, review, and track cost-takeout initiatives • Strategic Planning (CAPEX) o Partner with the General Manager on long-range capital planning o Seek to understand the strengths and weaknesses of competitors • Internal Controls o Oversee internal controls and remediation activities o Ensure decision-making aligns with authority levels o Ensure compliance with company policies o Safeguard site assets and ensure accurate financial reporting o Find the right balance between effectiveness in value creation and control efficiency o Optimize processes through IT improvements and best practices • Profitability Analysis o Provide customer profitability analysis and identify margin erosion o Facilitate discussions on improving margin through volume, pricing, or operations • Accounting o Perform month-end closing activities in the ERP system o Review job costing daily and resolve reporting issues o Validate WIP, finished goods, and raw materials balances o Review journal entries and P&L classifications o Support inventory counts and reconciliations o Other tasks as deemed necessary • Working Capital/ Cash flow monitoring o Facilitate the decision-making process to drive working capital improvements • Ad Hoc Analysis o Conduct benchmarking against similar plants o Prepare and deliver plant visit presentations This set of duties is not intended to be a catch-all for the other ad hoc requests of the plant and or the division's needs. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred • A minimum of 5 years of experience in 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 Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Assignment Type Additional Details Have you already identified a candidate? : No Pre-Identified Candidate Name : (No Value) Pre-Identified Candidate Contact Info : (No Value) Pre-Identified Candidate Notes : (No Value) Will this position require driving? : No Is the purpose of this Job Posting to replace/backfill a current contingent worker? : No Assignment Type : Temp to Hire Is this a Union utilized position? : No

Created: 2026-03-04