Manager, Finance

About the Role

Hillman is looking for a hands-on Manager, Finance to run finance, FP&A and accounting operations for our business unit. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, own product and inventory costing, pricing and profitability, and oversee AR, AP, the general ledger, tax compliance and external audits. You will also support the Customer Service team as needed.

You will lead a team of 3–4 finance professionals and act as the key link between the local business and Corporate Finance, keeping reporting, controls and financial priorities aligned.

Who thrives here: A Senior Finance leader who is equally comfortable closing the books and building a pricing model. You bring sharp problem-solving, expert-level Excel and Power BI skills, and the judgment to move between day-to-day accounting and strategic business partnering.

What You'll Do

Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasts, including rolling forecasts and re-forecasts
• Deliver monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and explain the key drivers to business leaders and Corporate Finance
• Build and maintain financial models that support business planning, pricing decisions and investment/ROI analysis
• Analyze revenue, margin and operating expense trends to surface risks and opportunities
• Partner with operational leaders on department-level budgets and KPI tracking
• Support long-range strategic planning, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Prepare board-level and executive reporting packages, including KPI dashboards and financial summaries
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through data-driven analysis

Costing, Inventory, Pricing & Profitability

• Own inventory management and product costing
• Lead customer and item profitability analysis, and set customer pricing and quotes
• Review manufacturing processes for efficiency and output, comparing actual costs and performance to standards

Accounting Operations

• Oversee end-to-end accounting: AR, AP, the general ledger, and month-end and year-end close
• Ensure timely, accurate invoicing, collections, vendor payments and cash application
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and AR/AP aging to inform business decisions

Compliance, Tax & Audit

• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements, including sales tax, income tax filings and other statutory obligations
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on filings, provisions and audit requests
• Lead the annual external audit: prepare schedules, answer auditor inquiries and keep the timeline on track
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls (SOX or equivalent)
• Stay current on GAAP and tax changes that affect the business

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor and develop a team of 3–4 finance and accounting professionals (AR, AP and staff accountants)
• Set clear goals, run performance reviews and support career growth
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement
• Balance workload and secure coverage during peak periods such as month-end, audit and tax season

Business Partnership & Corporate Liaison

• Serve as the primary contact between the business unit and Corporate Finance, keeping reporting requirements and communication aligned
• Turn corporate policies, timelines and reporting standards into practical guidance for the local team
• Give business leaders financial insight and decision support
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and planning with Corporate Finance
• Present financial updates to senior leadership as needed

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CPA designation is an asset)
• 5–8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with strong FP&A exposure: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modeling
• Solid grounding in full-cycle accounting: AR/AP, general ledger and close processes
• 2+ years directly managing or supervising a team
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance and audit processes, with experience managing or supporting external audits
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, Power BI, and experience with ERP/accounting systems (Epicor is an asset; NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar also valued)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise between local business teams and corporate stakeholders

Preferred

• CPA, CMA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in a multi-entity or corporate-subsidiary reporting structure
• Familiarity with tax software and audit management tools
• Experience with process improvement or systems implementation projects

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prioritization across competing deadlines such as close, audit and tax filings
• Clear interpersonal and cross-functional communication
• Range to work tactically (daily accounting) and strategically (business partnering)

What Hillman Offers

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Hillman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.