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.