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Senior Finance Manager

Buffalo, NY, USFull-time$140k–$170k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Senior finance and accounting leader for a manufacturing site, serving as a strategic business partner to operations to drive cost accounting, inventory control, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Role type

Senior Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Builds

Manufacturing cost models, site budgets, financial reports, and inventory optimization strategies.

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Finance

Required skills

Manufacturing cost accounting, Inventory accounting and controls, Operations finance business partnering, Financial controls and compliance, Financial modeling, Budgeting and performance management, ERP systems proficiency, Variance analysis, Team leadership, Strategic project implementation

Preferred skills

CPA, CMA, or MBA, Experience in manufacturing industry, Advanced Excel and BI tools, Knowledge of standard costing and inventory valuation

Technologies

SAP ECC, SAP S/4 Hana, OneStream, Excel

Responsibilities

Lead annual operating budget planning and site cost center budgets; Own product costing methodologies and standard cost processes; Maintain strong controls over inventory accounting and valuation; Ensure compliance with internal controls, ASC 606, and SOX; Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals; Partner with operations to identify cost savings and improve manufacturing profitability.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership