Finance Manager

Overview

This role oversees accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple U.S. legal entities. The position is responsible for accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, project profitability, and compliance with Group policies and U.S. regulations.

You will work closely with U.S. leadership and European headquarters to support financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, monthly financial close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for sales and manufacturing entities in collaboration with local sales and plant management
• Manage project-based accounting, including Percentage of Completion (POC), revenue recognition, project costs, and profitability
• Oversee accounting and reporting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. tax requirements, including sales and use tax
• Manage treasury activities: cash flow forecasting, liquidity, payments, and working capital
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning
• Prepare financial reports and KPIs and provide insights to support management decisions
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with Group policies and local regulations
• Collaborate with U.S. leadership and European headquarters on financial performance and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in financial management, accounting, and financial reporting
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) / Project-Based Accounting
• Experience managing multiple legal entities and intercompany transactions
• Strong knowledge of financial close, multi-state tax compliance, treasury management, and cash flow forecasting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• ERP experience; SAP R/3 preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a (start-up) manufacturing environment is required

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP R/3 experience

Compensation & Benefits

• PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match (currently 4%)
• Partial tuition reimbursement after 12 months
• Gross salary

Location

Romeoville, IL or remote

Additional Information

• This position reports to the Group Finance Director in Global Headquarters and has a dotted line to the Managing Director.
• Department: Finance

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.