Finance & Operations Manager
About the Opportunity
A growing and innovative organization is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee financial management while driving operational efficiency across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines accounting, financial planning, inventory oversight, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and operational experience, capable of supporting business growth through data-driven decision making and continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting
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Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
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Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards.
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Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
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Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and government reporting requirements.
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Coordinate year-end audit activities and liaise with external accountants and financial institutions.
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
Operations
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Manage operational processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
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Oversee inventory controls, purchasing, and vendor management to ensure optimal inventory levels and cost management.
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Analyze operational KPIs and identify opportunities for process improvements.
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Collaborate with sales, customer service, logistics, and production teams to improve workflow and operational performance.
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Support supply chain planning and inventory forecasting.
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Develop and document operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
Leadership
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Lead and mentor members of the finance and administrative team.
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Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement culture.
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Partner with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and business growth.
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Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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CPA designation is preferred.
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5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with leadership responsibilities.
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Previous experience managing both finance and operational functions.
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Experience within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or a product-based business is highly preferred.
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Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cash flow management.
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Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Preferred Experience
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Inventory management and costing.
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Process improvement and operational optimization.
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ERP implementation or system enhancement projects.
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Vendor and supply chain management.
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Dashboard creation and KPI reporting.
