Operations Finance Manager

CFS

Bakersfield, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Support, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Distribution Operations, Distribution Services, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Health Plan, Inventory Costs, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Metrics, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Standard Costing, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Operations Finance Manager | Manufacturing Company | Kern County


A well-established manufacturing company in Kern County is seeking an experienced Operations Finance Manager to join their leadership team. This role will partner closely with operations and executive management to drive financial performance, improve efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on in the business, analyzing operational performance, and helping lead process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


Compensation & Benefits:



  • Manufacturing company with over 60 years in business

  • Organization is in rapid growth mode

  • Growth potential; they love to promote within!

  • Full healthcare benefits, 401k match, and great PTO package!


Responsibilities:



  • Partner with plant and operations leadership to analyze financial and operational performance

  • Prepare and review budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, labor, and production metrics

  • Develop financial models and KPI reporting to support business decisions

  • Analyze trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies

  • Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations

  • Support annual planning and long-term forecasting initiatives

  • Ensure accuracy of inventory accounting and standard costing processes

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, supply chain, and operations teams

  • Assist leadership with strategic projects and process improvement initiatives


Qualifications:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

  • 5+ years of finance/accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, or operations-focused environments

  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

  • Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory processes

  • Advanced Excel skills required

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/