Finance Manager (human)

The Finance Manager position is a hands-on individual contributor position with no direct reports. Responsible for building and managing the U.S. finance and accounting infrastructure while independently executing day-to-day financial activities. Work closely with U.S. leadership and the Germany-based finance team to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and alignment with corporate financial objectives.

Mission and Challenges

•* Establish and build the U.S. finance and accounting function, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.

•* Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.

•* Prepare financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis to support business decisions.

•* Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance reporting.

•* Monitor operating expenses, capital expenditures, and overall financial performance.

•* Oversee vendor payments, customer invoicing, expense management, banking, and working capital.

•* Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards, tax requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.

•* Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external accounting and financial service providers.

•* Support payroll accounting, fixed asset management, and financial recordkeeping.

•* Coordinate with U.S. leadership and Germany-based finance to ensure consistent reporting and alignment with corporate financial requirements.

•* Provide financial guidance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support business planning, facility operations, and strategic investments.

•* Implement and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and processes to support the growth of U.S. operations.

What We Look Forward To

•* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

•* 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a manufacturing or international business environment.

•* Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.

•* Experience establishing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and financial procedures.

•* Hands-on experience managing general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.

•* Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax requirements and regulatory compliance.

•* Experience with cash flow management, financial analysis, and capital expenditure tracking.

•* Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

•* Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build processes in a growing organization.

•* Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

•* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and international finance stakeholders.

•* Experience implementing financial systems, processes, and reporting structures in a startup or greenfield operation.

•* CPA or other relevant professional certification preferred.