Our award-winning client seeks a Cost Accounting Manager/Manager of Manufacturing Financial analysis to join their team. Elevate your career in a pivotal role with a prominent brand in the cement and mining sectors. Take the reins as the Senior Manager of Finance, driving financial excellence and innovation in Tucson, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact through strategic leadership and collaborative initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnering: Collaborate closely with the site's general manager and operations team, influencing key financial decisions to propel success.

• Analytical Visionary: Delve deep into financial statements and operational costs, utilizing insights to implement corrective actions and enhancements, fostering operational excellence.

• Budgeting Dynamo: Lead the assembly of budgets, forecasts, and comprehensive financial reports, steering financial operations towards success.

• Innovative Financial Solutions: Craft cutting-edge financial models and simulations, developing automated decision-making tools to drive precision and efficiency.

• Champion of Improvement: Monitor working capital, proactively drive enhancements across financial operations, and spearhead audits to ensure compliance and best practices.

• Agile Problem Solver: Respond to dynamic challenges, employing creativity and agility to provide effective financial solutions.

• Collaborative Enabler: Support various operations, providing timely ad hoc financial analyses, and leading diverse projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Decade-Plus Experience: Bring over 10 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial statement preparation within a manufacturing environment.

• Academic Prowess: Hold a BS degree in accounting or finance, with an MBA considered a strong advantage. Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience is required.

• Innovation Advocate: Passionate about driving process improvements, equipped with a strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory management.

• Technological Proficiency: Excel in MS Excel and possess familiarity with Power Query, Power BI, financial modeling, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and automated financial tools.

• Collaborative Communicator: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration across all organizational levels. Experience with ERP System implementation or upgrade is helpful. Experience with Supply Chain Accounting is also beneficial.