<p><br></p><p>We are seeking a hands-on Accounting & Finance Director to lead the day-to-day accounting and FP&A function while bringing a strong operational and analytical mindset to a growing $40M distribution business.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys doing hands-on work in both traditional accounting and financial planning and analysis —using financial data, NetSuite, and process improvements to strengthen controls, improve visibility, and help leadership make better business decisions.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the accounting team and serve as primary finance business partner to the CFO and leadership team</li><li>Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Own and oversee core accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, accruals, and fixed assets.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of financial information within NetSuite and identify opportunities to better leverage the system.</li><li>Oversee and improve inventory accounting, including reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, and inventory-related controls.</li><li>Analyze and manipulate large data sets in Excel and NetSuite to support complex customer billing, reporting, forecasting, and business analysis.</li><li>Oversee payroll administration and coordinate employee onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and related HR processes.</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership to analyze gross margin, pricing, inventory, purchasing, freight, operating expenses, and profitability.</li><li>Improve and develop meaningful KPIs, reporting, dashboards, and financial analysis to improve visibility into business performance.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, monthly reporting, and variance analysis. Prepare and support lender, board, and private equity sponsor reporting requirements.</li><li>Evaluate accounting processes, systems, workflows, reporting, and internal controls to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Lead automation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives across accounting, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory management, and financial reporting.</li><li>Serve as a financial partner to operational leaders, translating financial results into actionable business insights.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, tax providers, banking partners, and other outside advisors as needed.</li><li>Help establish scalable accounting and finance processes to support the company’s continued growth.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ideal Candidate</p><p>The ideal candidate is a strong accountant and FPA leader who also thinks like an operator. This person understands that accurate financials are the foundation—but the real value comes from using those numbers to improve margins, create efficiencies, and drive better business decisions.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><u>WORK HOURS</u></p><p>8-5pm with flexible start and end time</p><p><br></p><p><u>SYSTEM</u></p><p>Netsuite</p>
The Sr. Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) leads the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis function to support strategic decision-making globally across the organization. This role is responsible for managing the budgeting process, developing rolling forecasts, and delivering actionable insights through advanced financial modeling and analytics. The Manager partners with business leaders globally to drive performance, improve processes, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting aligned with corporate objectives.<br>Essential Duties & Responsibilities<br>· Leads global forecasting and planning<br><br>· Owns the development of near- and long-range business forecasts to guide strategic decisions<br><br>· Manages the annual budgeting process, including target setting, consolidation, and review of business unit inputs<br><br>· Implements and maintains a rolling forecast process to enhance agility and accuracy<br><br>· Drives analytical insights<br><br>· Delivers comprehensive financial analysis, including pricing, volume, expense trends, and customer/product profitability<br><br>· Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business unit decision-making<br><br>· Identifies trends and anomalies to influence strategic discussions and improve profitability<br><br>· Influences business decisions<br><br>· Collaborates with global stakeholders to ensure effective financial reporting and internal controls<br><br>· Provides recommendations that shape business strategies and operational improvements<br><br>· Manages and improves processes<br><br>· Leads continuous improvement initiatives to streamline budgeting and forecasting cycles<br><br>· Enhances utilization of financial systems and tools for better data accuracy and efficiency<br><br>· Supervises and mentors FP&A team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth<br><br>· Serves as a key liaison between Finance and other functional areas<br><br> <br><br> <br><br>QUALIFICATIONS<br>· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred<br><br>· 5+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, including leadership responsibilities<br><br> <br>SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES<br>· Strong financial modeling and analytical skills<br><br>· Deep understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow relationships<br><br>· Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities<br><br>· Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Hyperion or similar financial planning systems preferred
<p>We are looking for a Sr Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to provide finance leadership for manufacturing and distribution operations in Cleveland, OH This role partners closely with supply chain, commercial, and accounting teams to turn operational activity into clear financial insight and support profitable decision-making. The position also leads planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis that improve visibility into costs, margins, capital priorities, and long-term performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead financial planning and analysis for manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and broader supply chain activities, ensuring alignment with business goals.</p><p>• Prepare monthly reporting packages, annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, and key performance metrics for supply-focused functions.</p><p>• Partner with accounting teams to confirm accurate treatment of actual results and maintain consistency between reported results and forecast assumptions.</p><p>• Provide decision support to operational and commercial leaders by translating plant, distribution, and supply chain performance into financial impact.</p><p>• Evaluate spending trends, cost variances, and margin drivers, then present actionable recommendations to improve performance against plan and prior periods.</p><p>• Build and maintain financial models and forecasting tools that support global supply operations and strengthen management visibility.</p><p>• Develop cost analyses for sourcing decisions, including make-versus-buy evaluations and product standard costing reviews.</p><p>• Support capital planning by assessing investment assumptions, preparing financial justification, and reviewing the expected business impact of proposed projects.</p><p>• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and special projects by coordinating financial inputs across multiple business units and functional teams.</p>