Senior Manager of Financial Operations

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Operations to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $150,000 to $160,000 per year.

• Lead financial operations by overseeing accounting activities, budgeting processes, and financial reporting functions.

• Manage cost accounting activities by analyzing product costs, operational performance, and profitability trends.

• Direct month end and quarter end close processes while ensuring accurate reconciliations and financial statement preparation.

• Partner with operational teams to identify efficiency opportunities, control costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and present financial reports, performance metrics, and business insights to leadership for decision making.

• A Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• 7+ years of financial operations and cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

• 4+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams.

• Possess strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, standard costing methodologies, and variance analysis.

• Maintain proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and advanced Excel functionality.

• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate financial performance and identify business improvement opportunities.

• Communicate complex financial information effectively to operational teams, leadership, and nonfinancial stakeholders.

• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities by developing team members, promoting accountability, and driving results.

• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.

• Bring experience within food manufacturing, professional certifications, or advanced accounting expertise considered beneficial.

Century Group is an executive recruiting and professional staffing firm providing top-tier accounting and finance talent to start-up, mid-market and Fortune 500 enterprises on a direct hire, temporary and temp-to-hire basis. Our specialized focus, extensive talent network and 30 years of experience ensure we’ll deliver the right professional – fast.