Job Summary
Hillman is seeking an experienced Manager, Finance to own full-cycle finance and accounting operations for the business, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), general ledger, tax compliance, and audit management. This role leads a team of 3–4 finance professionals and serves as the key liaison between the local business unit and the Corporate Finance team, ensuring alignment on reporting, controls, and strategic financial priorities.
Who thrives here: The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance day-to-day accounting operations with higher-level compliance, audit, and cross-functional coordination responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasts, including rolling forecasts and re-forecasts
Deliver monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and explain the key drivers to business leaders and Corporate Finance
Build and maintain financial models that support business planning, pricing decisions and investment/ROI analysis
Analyze revenue, margin and operating expense trends to surface risks and opportunities
Partner with operational leaders on department-level budgets and KPI tracking
Support long-range strategic planning, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
Prepare board-level and executive reporting packages, including KPI dashboards and financial summaries
Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through data-driven analysis
Costing, Inventory, Pricing & Profitability
Own inventory management and product costing
Lead customer and item profitability analysis, and set customer pricing and quotes
Review manufacturing processes for efficiency and output, comparing actual costs and performance to standards
Accounting Operations
Oversee end-to-end accounting: AR, AP, the general ledger, and month-end and year-end close
Ensure timely, accurate invoicing, collections, vendor payments and cash application
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements
Monitor cash flow, working capital and AR/AP aging to inform business decisions
Compliance, Tax & Audit
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements, including sales tax, income tax filings and other statutory obligations
Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on filings, provisions and audit requests
Lead the annual external audit: prepare schedules, answer auditor inquiries and keep the timeline on track
Maintain and strengthen internal controls (SOX or equivalent)
Stay current on GAAP and tax changes that affect the business
Team Leadership
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3–4 finance/accounting professionals (AR, AP, and staff accountants)
Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and support professional growth
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the team
Manage workload distribution and ensure adequate coverage during peak periods (month-end, audit, tax season)
Business Partnership & Corporate Liaison
Act as the primary point of contact between the business unit and Corporate Finance, ensuring consistent communication and alignment on reporting requirements
Translate corporate finance policies, timelines, and reporting standards into actionable guidance for the local team
Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, variance analysis, and support for operational decision-making
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in coordination with Corporate Finance
Prepare and present financial summaries and updates to senior leadership as needed
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with strong exposure to FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling)
Solid grounding in full-cycle accounting (AR/AP, GL, close processes)
2+ years of experience…