Manager, Finance

Job Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for the finance function of Hillman’s U.S. industrial businesses.  The Finance Manager ensures the accuracy and integrity of the financial results and is responsible for the finance activities including preparing budgets and forecasts; modeling financial impact of business plans, performing financial reporting and analysis; overseeing the general ledger accounting, cash receipts, and accounts payable; maintaining sound financial policies and procedures; and providing audit support as necessary.

Essential Job Functions*

• Partnering with the business by advising the business on ways to improve financial performance and participate in key decision making; effectively communicating the drivers of financial results and trends to the business leaders; and preparing financial justification for capital and other project requests.
• Financial reporting and analysis by managing the financial close process and adhere to reporting timelines; analyzing financial results and trends; effectively communicating results to the business with value added insight; and preparing ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Budgeting and forecasting by preparing annual budget for the business working with the business leaders to obtain inputs and assumptions; measuring performance versus budget and prepare variance analysis; preparing periodic forecasts to update outlook for the year; and preparing and maintaining long-term (5 year) forecasts for the business.
• Maintaining financial policies and procedures by implementing and adhering to corporate finance policies; ensure that accounting is compliant with GAAP and company policy; and maintaining a strong control environment and provide support with audits.
• Directing shared services by directing accounts receivable and collections process; directing accounts payable and disbursement process; and partnering with corporate treasury department for cash management.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and team management.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Strong communicator, understanding of technology with financial systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Epicor is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration.
• Ability to analyze data, optimize workflow, and reduce waste.

Operational Equipment

• N/A