Manager, Finance and Accounting

Job Description

Manager, Finance and Accounting

Location: Milpitas, CA

Classification: Full-Time, Flex schedule

The Manager of Finance and Accounting position is a hybrid role with the main focus of being the business partner for four entity leaders, supporting them with financial analysis and business insights but also responsible for the oversight of the monthly financials. In this role you will be working with the local central accounting team to review and approve monthly financials and provide financial analysis and reporting in the areas of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. Additional responsibilities may include monthly reports; monitoring and analyzing financial, statistical, and operational data trends; and special projects as requested. The four companies are diverse and include construction trades, rental and supply and light assembly and manufacturing.

This individual will work with the VP of Finance and Business Leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans, leverage in-depth analysis to provide the story behind the numbers and respond to business changes with agility. They must be organized and be able to multitask. They must be a person who isn’t afraid to make decisions or delegate. This person will ultimately be responsible for being a strong partner to the business and producing accurate and timely financials.

Responsibilities:

Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements
Become the financial business partner to the entity leaders.
Process Improvement: Identify and lead process improvement initiatives. Assist on cross-functional teams, as required, to improve budgeting, analytics and financial reporting processes.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Includes the preparation of appropriate analysis to support the development of financial guidelines as well as the development and implementation of financial planning schedules and procedures at all levels of the Company. Review and analyze budgets, financial modeling, scenario analysis and periodic forecast to inform and make appropriate recommendations to management.
Financial Analysis: Provide financial and analytical support to internal customers. Review and analyze actuals versus budget.
Review and approve key general ledger account reconciliations.
Participate in various audits including annual year end audit, insurance, tax, and other various 3rd party audits
Financial Reporting: Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive internal financial reporting package to support the monthly preparation of business financial statements. Work with ViewPoint – Vista, Power BI, Smart Sheets and Prophix.
Translate business strategies, initiatives, and projects into effective financial modeling.

Act as Finance representative for cross-functional projects
Understand the business and information needs of business leaders and translate those needs into insights and analysis.
Work with Operations team and utilize data insights to help drive predictive operational behavior.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study required.

10+ years’ relevant work experience in accounting, financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis required.
Experience in both finance and accounting roles
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; excellent financial skills; expertise with financial reporting and analysis including balance sheets, profit and loss, return on asset and investment, metrics and measurements, etc.
Strong skills in analytical tools including Excel, analytical tools such as Prophix or Hyperion and knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills required. Must demonstrate ability to successfully interact effectively with leadership levels as well as other levels of the organization.
High level of initiative and critical thinking to formulate business issues into analytical problems and devise actionable solutions.
Comfortable working with large volumes of data and diligence when managing detail.
Time management and ability to complete work under tight deadlines.

Base Salary range: $150,000 – $180,00
XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F Vet/Disability)
H1B Visa sponsorship is not available for this specific position