Accounting/Finance - Senior Finance Manager (Mid-Level)

LancesoftTorrance, CA

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Job Description

Job Description: 100% onsiteShift: Monday to Friday 8am-5pmMust Have: Knowledge in HFM/OneStreamManagerial experience is a plus but not required

The Sr. Manager, Operations Finance is a strategic finance leader responsible for partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to drive financial performance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across manufacturing sites. This role leads all aspects of cost accounting, forecasting, and financial planning for operations, while ensuring accurate inventory valuation, strong internal controls, and insightful decision support.

The position plays a critical role in shaping operational strategy through financial modeling, capital prioritization, and productivity initiatives, while enhancing systems, processes, and reporting capabilities to support scalable growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations Finance & Business PartnershipServe as the primary finance partner to Operations leadership, providing strategic insights to improve productivity, absorption, and cost efficiencyLead the development of operational forecasts, including Operating Expenses and Other Cost of Sales (OCOS), with submission into HFM/OneStreamDrive performance management through KPI development, including absorption, throughput, and Cost of Quality (PDBL)

Cost Accounting & Financial AnalysisOversee the development, maintenance, and governance of standard costs within ERP systems (D365/AX) across all product linesBuild annual standard costs in AX in partnership with Operations and Finance leadership, ensuring alignment and formal approvalDevelop and maintain robust margin models to assess product profitability and support long-term growth strategyAnalyze manufacturing variances (price, volume, mix, labor, and overhead) and provide actionable insights to senior leadershipPrepare actual vs. Plan (budget/forecast) analysis and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities

Capital Planning & Investment AnalysisCalculate and validate NPVs, IRRs, and payback periods for capital and operational improvement projectsPartner with Operations to develop business cases and prioritize capital investments based on financial return, risk, and strategic alignmentOrganize and maintain a prioritized pipeline of capital projects based on importance, feasibility, and ROI

Inventory, Controls & ComplianceEnsure accurate inventory valuation in compliance with GAAP and company policiesLead monthly cost account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerOversee Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserve analysis and inventory risk managementMaintain and strengthen a SOX-compliant control environment over inventory, costing, and reporting processes

Productivity & Continuous ImprovementDevelop and implement Bowler frameworks and productivity initiatives to improve operational efficiencyDrive improvements in activity/absorption and reduce PDBL / Cost of QualityIdentify cost savings opportunities and partner cross-functionally to execute value creation initiatives (e.G., VAVE, lean)

Close, Reporting & SystemsLead month-end close activities related to operations finance, including journal entries and variance analysisCommunicate financial results, trends, and risks to senior leadership in a clear and concise mannerEnhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into operational and financial performanceSupport ERP and financial system implementations (D365, OneStream), ensuring data integrity and process optimization

Transfer Pricing & IntercompanyOversee transfer pricing methodologies, including standard cost builds and intercompany pricing structuresEnsure compliance with global transfer pricing policies and documentationPartner with global finance teams on intercompany transactions and eliminations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field;CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred8 12+ years of progressive experience in operations finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing financeProven leadership experience with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholdersStrong expertise in ERP systems (D365/AX, SAP, Oracle) and financial systems (Hyperion, OneStream)Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills;expert-level Excel capabilitiesDeep understanding of manufacturing operations, standard costing, and inventory managementExperience in capital planning, NPV modeling, and operational productivity initiatives

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