We are looking for a skilled Purchasing Agent to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing procurement activities to support our machinery manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing processes and vendor relations, ensuring the timely acquisition of quality materials.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze sales data, market trends, and inventory levels to make informed purchasing decisions and forecast future demand.<br>• Negotiate with suppliers to establish favorable terms, pricing, discounts, and delivery schedules.<br>• Research and select materials or products that align with the company’s quality standards and operational needs.<br>• Place and track purchase orders while ensuring timely delivery and optimal inventory levels.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, finance, and logistics to support product availability and promotional efforts.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, resolving issues and fostering long-term partnerships.<br>• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and payments.<br>• Address and resolve challenges such as delayed deliveries, quality concerns, or discrepancies in invoices.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee the wholesale accounting functions for a dynamic furniture manufacturing business in Newton, North Carolina. This role will manage accounting operations for domestic manufacturing plants and imported product lines, with total sales of approximately $225 million. The Director of Accounting will collaborate closely with plant controllers, operations teams, and corporate management to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the accounting operations for multiple manufacturing plants and imported product lines, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Develop and maintain standard costs for pricing products by analyzing material and manufacturing expenses.<br>• Monitor production efficiencies and variances, proposing and supporting process improvement initiatives.<br>• Prepare detailed monthly financial statements, including variance analyses, for review by operations and corporate leadership.<br>• Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams to accurately cost new products and review existing product costs.<br>• Conduct financial data analysis to identify key business drivers and support informed decision-making.<br>• Manage annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing locations and cost centers.<br>• Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Perform gross margin analysis to ensure inventories are accurately valued and meet compliance requirements.<br>• Ensure robust financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across all accounting operations.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Finance Operations Business partner to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to oversee and optimize financial operations while supporting business goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in operations management and finance, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with established policies and standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage financial transactions, including invoices, credit notes, purchase orders, and intercompany requests.</p><p>• Provide financial support to client accounts by handling cost allocations and ensuring contract-specific financial inputs.</p><p>• Maintain and update key financial data such as client, project, and vendor records, as well as closures.</p><p>• Review and approve invoicing, purchasing, and hiring requests in alignment with delegation of authority guidelines.</p><p>• Perform general ledger cost allocations based on input from finance business partners or contract accountants.</p><p>• Execute month-end close activities, adhering to organizational policies and deadlines.</p><p>• Ensure financial and contract reporting is accurate, consistent, and compliant with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address issues and fulfill account requirements.</p><p>• Identify potential risks, errors, and areas for process improvement to enhance operational controls.</p><p>• Work diligently to meet monthly deadlines while maintaining a high level of precision.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Lincolnton, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide critical financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and overall organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, inventory analysis, and compliance, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including cash flow assessments, profit and loss reviews, and cost accounting to guide business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with the Sales Team to manage product costing, ensuring accurate pricing and profitability evaluations.<br>• Oversee cost center accounting by calculating cost rates, analyzing deviations, and implementing corrective measures to improve efficiency.<br>• Perform monthly inventory valuations, investigate variances, and recommend measures to address inventory discrepancies.<br>• Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.<br>• Analyze market trends, sales data, and customer purchasing patterns to develop pricing strategies that enhance profitability.<br>• Create and automate advanced Excel reports using pivot tables and formulas to streamline data analysis and reporting.<br>• Support compliance with governmental accounting standards and internal control processes.<br>• Prepare detailed monthly management reports, profit and loss forecasts, and lead the strategic budgeting process to align financial objectives with business goals.<br>• Develop financial models to evaluate scenarios and support strategic planning initiatives.
