Finance Manager

• Hands-on and strategic leadership
• Demonstrated experience in technical accounting and financial reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Location: North Phoenix, AZ

Reports to: President of North America

Our international client, ABUS USA, a subsidiary of the globally renowned ABUS Group, is a leading provider of security hardware and safety products with over 90 years of experience. ABUS offers an excellent opportunity for an analytical, hands-on, and strategic Finance Manager to contribute to a fast-growing and dynamic company in an international environment that values innovation and customer satisfaction: ABUS USA

As a Finance Manager, you will lead and direct all accounting functions for a growing national and international manufacturing and distribution company. This key leadership role requires technical expertise in accounting, strategic financial guidance, and operational excellence to drive financial performance and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial records, statements, and reports ensuring GAAP compliance for the foreign parent company and maintain internal finance controls and accounting standards.
• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts monthly.
• Manage sales tax reporting for multiple states.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation for both U.S. and international parent companies.
• Manage biweekly payroll processing.
• Oversee Amazon Seller.com accounting operations.
• Assist in annual physical inventory with Operations Manager.
• Manage inventory valuation processes.
• Forecast and monitor cash flow, develop and monitor the annual budget.
• Mentor and supervise two staff accountants.
• Drive process efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee annual benefits program and insurance renewals.
• Manage contracted building cleaning services.
• Stay updated on accounting regulations and best practices.
• Partner with HR consulting company for human resources oversight.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 8+ years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in a Controller or management role.
• Experience leading timely month-end closing processes.
• Solid technical accounting/US GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Work Environment and Benefits: This role operates primarily in an office setting, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.