SUMMARY: Oversees all financial and accounting functions, including month-end reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, budgeting, cost accounting, and GAAP compliance. Provides financial guidance and assistance to Company Management.

Initiates and leads cultural and employee relations changes and initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and take complete ownership of the finance/accounting department. Proven self-starter with limited supervision.

Consistently think beyond the borders of finance to create a culture of continuous improvement. Embrace the challenge of problem-solving and identify/implement practical solutions. Direct monthly closing activities with an emphasis on manufacturing and operations support.

Perform regular variance analysis and provide written/verbal explanations. Coordinate preparation of annual operating plans and forecasts. Prepare/interpret financial statements; analyze/provide counsel to management on variances.

Establish procedures to ensure sound financial control of assets. Review/upgrade cost and general accounting activities to meet Company reporting requirements. Evaluate capital expenditure requests.

Develop/analyze cost standards and RM standard changes. Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies. Provide all necessary controlling analysis, including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, plant budgetary control, and follow-up of sales and purchasing prices.

Direct the annual physical inventory. Develop/execute/control internal procedures. Direct/manage quality and performance of all accounting department personnel.

Manage financial accounts, ensuring accurate forecasts of business performance and working capital requirements. Manage company's business licensing and filing requirements. Perform weekly/monthly treasury functions and reporting.

Drive cost savings and productivity initiatives. Demonstrate focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets, and results. Desire to understand the business and provide accurate/timely information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Directly direct the workflow of the Finance Team. Support the Executive Vice President/CFO with supervisory responsibilities. TRAVEL: Periodic visits to other offices may be required.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: BS or equivalent advanced degree 5-7 years of progressive finance and accounting management experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience in cost accounting (specifically standard costing). Knowledge of GAAP and other industry standards relating to accounting policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data to the organization