Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Overview

We are seeking a driven and analytical FP&A Manager with strong accounting and financial analysis expertise to support business performance, improve processes, and deliver actionable insights. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting knowledge, financial modeling skills, and a proactive mindset to partner with cross-functional teams, strengthen reporting and controls, drive process improvements, and support strategic decision-making that enhances profitability and growth.

Hudson Valley Lighting Group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and omnichannel distribution of decorative and architectural lighting fixtures, encompassing six brands: Hudson Valley Lighting, Mitzi, Troy, Corbett, CSL, and Sonneman (on behalf of Hudson Valley Lighting, Inc., Troy-CSL, Inc. and SN Modern, LLC). As the one-stop shop for the most comprehensive selection of lighting, HVLG seeks to inspire and support our customers in their pursuit to achieve a home that perfectly reflects their clients. HVLG takes a designer-forward approach to the light-purchasing process — making the experience more inspiring, exciting, and inviting. At HVLG, we believe that great lighting has the power to elevate any space and enrich people's lives — and it's that guiding philosophy that ties our family of brands together.

Accounting and Internal Controls

• Support and assist the Corporate Accounting Team in driving consistency and timely close of the month-end cycle; facilitate efficiencies and improvements in month-end vs. quarter-end vs. year-end close processes.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures for existing month-end, GL accounting, and GL consolidation processes. Validate controls and challenge processes.
• Help and support with balance sheet reconciliations, periodically analyzing and closing gaps on accruals, prepaids, expense analysis, etc.
• Lead the project team and facilitate the work with AR and AP Supervisors on documenting accounting processes and flows related to:
• - Sales order to collection (revenue, AR, collection).
• - PO/procurement to payment (PO, AP, aging, payment, 3-way matching).
• - Inbound inventory purchasing (supplier terms, master product data, product costing, inbound freight and logistics, accruals).

Financial Analysis & Insights.

• Support and facilitate the month-end management reporting and business analysis work (across all financial.
• statements, cash flow preparation, revenue/sales analysis, product-level gross margin analysis, and inventory.
• adjustments, operating expense analysis, working capital metrics, etc.):
• – Perform variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast).
• – Analyze revenue drivers, margins, and cost structures.
• – Analyze discounts, customer returns, and sales allowances.
• – Analyze operating expenses by cost center, by vendor, and by service type.
• Support pricing, cost optimization, and investment decisions.
• Track KPIs and business performance trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Act as a finance partner to business units (Sales, Operations, Marketing):
• – Translate financial data into business language.
• – Support decision-making with data-backed recommendations.
• – Challenge assumptions and drive accountability.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in transformation projects in the areas of treasury & banking and direct and indirect tax initiatives.
• Standardize reporting templates for data quality and governance. Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.
• Support financial, employment, tax, and legal-related audits and compliance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• US CPA highly preferred, or Master’s in Accounting; strong technical accounting skills are a must.
• 5 years of post-graduate experience with a top first- or second-tier CPA firm and/or private entrepreneur-led company industry experience, or a combination.
• Wholesale, distribution, or logistics company experience preferred.
• Ability to reliably commute to Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 full-time.
• US citizen or permanent resident (no Visa sponsorship available).

Skills:

• Advanced Excel / financial modeling / AI techniques.
• Hands-on experience managing, extracting, and analyzing data from ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Attention to detail.
• Self-driven, accountable/owner mindset, proactive thinker, collaborative.
• Process-driven, problem-solver, strategic thinking, commercial acumen.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills.

Our compensation package includes:

• Single medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay program
• 401 (k) retirement plan with employer match
• Bonus potential after 90 days

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with varying temperatures and noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hudson Valley Lighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclaimer: This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as needed.