Finance Manager Job
Armstrong World Industries - carson, CA
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Primary location:Carson,California Relocation offered:No Employment status:Full-Time Travel: Non-compete:No The estimated base salary range for this role is "$120,000 to $145,000" per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of facade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility. Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100's of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Special Finance Projects, the Finance Manager is responsible for all finance and accounting aspects for the company. Partnering with the business management team to drive revenue growth, manufacturing performance, and return on investments to meet financial objectives. The incumbent will have a strong financial background, be well versed in data analytics and visualization, and strategic planning. The role will have direct responsibility for the finance planning and analysis function in an innovative manufacturing business, requiring an in-the-trenches leadership style as processes are built-out to support analytics and KPI reporting. Key areas of focus for this role include strong leadership skills, ensuring compliance and that internal controls are in place in accordance with company policies, monthly performance analysis, budget and forecast development (including cash forecasting), product costing, development of management reporting, utilizing predictive analytics and statistical models to gain insights into future performance, leading finance in software implementations and calculating return on investments for capital and cost reduction projects. What's in it for you! Be a trusted partner to the business Networking and Relationship Building Ability to be innovative and strategic Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond Collaboration and an open friendly team environment. What you will do Partners with the subsidiary sales and operational leadership to drive scalable, profitable growth. Quickly develops analytical frameworks and performs analysis using SQL, Excel, or other data analytics tools to develop actionable insights for a high-value area of the business. Develops tools to deliver insights into subsidiary profitability, cost performance, price margin analysis and return on investments. Develops and implements BI solutions for monitoring and analyzing business performance. Supports the Finance Team in all aspects of the subsidiary month-end closing and reporting process. Analyzes results and provides comprehensive insights for variances to various benchmarks including budget, forecast, and prior year. Proactively identifies and drives process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency of finance function. Develops product cost model to enable effective custom project cost quote process. Prepares and develops the annual plant budget, including development of projected revenues, standard costs, manufacturing period expense and SG&A expenses. Supports the business in generating and quantifying cost savings opportunities. Provides financial analysis to business leadership, Internal Audit, and external auditors as requested. Implements key internal controls in accordance with company policies. Leads and manages special projects, as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct reporting responsibility for the following positions: Accounting Analyst (2) Staff Accountant (1) Cost Accountant (1) Accounts Payable Specialist (1) Accounts Receivable Clerk (1) What will make you successful BS in Accounting or Finance, required. 7+ years of experience and a solid grasp of manufacturing accounting required. 7+ years ERP experience required. 5+ years of business intelligence, data analytics or insights experience required. Prior supervisory or management experience required. Ability to analyze and forecast revenue, operational costs and SG&A expenses. Strong background in manufacturing costing. SQL knowledge and Excel proficiency required (Python, Java, a plus). Expert knowledge of business intelligence tools and dashboard/data visualization skills (Power BI, Cognos, Tableau, Looker, etc.). Strong financial modeling and analytical skills. Proven operational leadership skills in implementing and supporting innovative ideas. Demonstrated ability to link and analyze manufacturing metrics to financial performance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal and team building skills including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel. Client-driven with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. What will make you stand out CPA Master's degree in business administration Experience with Infor SyteLine, SAP, BW, Hyperion, Epicor, or similar ERP system, preferred. 3+ years of experience as a plant controller in a manufacturing environment, preferred. Physical and Mental Demands The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Office Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required. Plant Environment - This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection. Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? About Arktura LLC At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, creating proprietary software and machinery to meet evolving demands. Please visit our to learn more about us. About Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America. At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces. For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees. We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us. Our Sustainability Ambition "Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to: Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact. About the location (Carson, CA) Carson is a city in the South Bay and the Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Carson is a thriving, diverse, destination city - a great place to live, work and play with an unlimited future. While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the art sports complex and the Carson Community Center. Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Come and build your future with us and apply today!
Created: 2024-10-07