Finance Operations Manager

A global manufacturer in the industrial precision and advanced technology space is seeking an experienced Operations Finance/Cost Accounting Manager to serve as the financial lead for one of its key business units. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role providing financial leadership to plant operations — partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Logistics to drive efficiency, improve cost controls, and identify profit-improvement opportunities.

If you thrive in fast-paced production environments and enjoy being embedded in the operation to truly impact results, this could be your next move.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a key business partner to operational leaders across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for plant operations.
• Review and maintain standard costs; analyze variances (PPV, POV) and absorption reports.
• Provide deep-dive analysis into gross margins, labor, and overhead to drive process improvements.
• Model and track capital investments, capacity utilization, and cost-savings initiatives.
• Ensure accurate month-end close, journal entries, and internal reporting.
• Oversee adherence to US GAAP and internal control standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver meaningful financial insights and drive decision-making.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or CMA preferred.
• 5 years of cost accounting or controllership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong business acumen, leadership, and communication skills.

Details:

• Location: Duluth, GA (onsite; travel up to 25% to sister facility)
• Compensation: $125K–$140K base 10% bonus
• Schedule: Full-time, onsite with some flexibility

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, global manufacturer with a culture of innovation and collaboration — where financial leaders are true strategic partners to the business.