Finance Manager

Company Introduction:

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary:

Job Summary
Finance Manager is responsible for the transformation of plant cost finance from tactical reporters to strategic advisers, build robust succession planning and proactively drive consistency of process across the GAF network. Deep knowledge of product, manufacturing process with tight linkage to plant leadership (full partner) - change agent. Proactively suggests/engages in continuous improvement. Proactively manages plant financials and understands levers as the push to the P&L. Full ISC coverage, beyond just the plant, is a CFO for the geography. Leads and develops a team of Finance staff. Develops sound succession planning while mentoring and coaching towards strategic influence.
Essential Duties

• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Assess and implement key financial processes and procedures; establish and reinforce best practices across the site, focusing on automation and continuous improvement
  • Work cross-functionally with site leadership to produce, interpret and present periodic forecast and annual budgets, aligning with Purchasing & Planning inputs, operations capabilities, site strategy and leverage targets
  • Lead month end close activities; variance analysis, root cause & corrective actions, site reporting and reconciliations
  • Publish estimated budgets to operations to assist in OH forecasting and spending control. Identify opportunities for overhead cost improvement. Communicate these during spending review meetings with Operations Leadership and with your Sr Finance Manager
  • Engage with Operations to review and discuss maintenance spending in accordance with our prescribed CAM calendar. Drive change through your influence and engagement during this critical review. Challenging the spend and promoting cost control is required
  • Conduct a critical review of Material Usage data across all products in accordance with our prescribed CAM calendar. Lead the conversation and identify opportunities for MUV savings. High level manufacturing process knowledge, product costing and allocation analysis is required
  • Demonstrate a high level understanding of the manufacturing process. Engage in activities that promote more floor time in the plant operations
  • Ensure proper inventory controls; standard costing (production rates, BOMs, and overheads), transactional discipline, and reporting accuracy
  • Partner with site leadership on site capex plans: forecast, approvals, payback and post-mortem reviews
  • Support and/or develop critical recurring and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to drive the business
  • Analyze manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization, analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on cost
  • Drive and ensure site compliance to internal and external audits and policies
  • Practices strong engagement with team members including accepting diversity of ideas and thoughts, sharing responsibility for success, demonstrating honesty and integrity, helping employees solve problems and showing respect
  • Participate in safety and housekeeping programs as required.
  • Participate in staff/production meetings with the Operations group.
  • Participate in change management as it relates to accounting systems, processes and procedures. Lead the effort and provide training as required.
  • Budgeting/Forecasting Process - involvement in plant production rates, BOMs, and OH. Work directly with Operations and Plant Leadership during the budgeting cycle to identify areas of opportunity. Work with Analysts and local ops team to implement the business plan and execute consistent process and reporting.

Under This Roof We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8 or more years of Cost/Manufacturing management experience with budgeting, forecasting and driving business results.
• Innovative approach to process, systems, and leadership
• Customer focus
• Compliance focus
• Proficiency in Cost Accounting
• Strong leadership and development skills
• Critical thinking/analytical skills

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Designation of CPA, CMA or MBA are pluses
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to rely on experience and exercise professional judgment in decision making, planning and accomplishing goals

Travel Requirements: 5-10%

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).