Finance Manager

Industry: Food Manufacturing & Processing

Location: Sealy, TX

Overview

A rapidly growing food production and manufacturing company based in Sealy, Texas is seeking an experienced, analytical, and hands-on Finance Manager to lead its financial operations, accounting functions, and plant cost management.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be an integral member of the senior leadership team, overseeing daily accounting activities, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and inventory/cost accounting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and bridges the gap between plant-floor operations and executive-level financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Leadership & Financial Control: Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and daily banking activities. Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes ensuring strict compliance with GAAP and established internal controls.

• Financial Reporting & Executive Insights: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Reports). Analyze operational variances, monitor financial KPIs, and communicate key findings directly to the CEO.

• Cost Accounting & Inventory Valuation: Partner with Production, Warehouse, Logistics, and Purchasing to track raw material, packaging, labor, utility, and manufacturing overhead costs. Oversee inventory valuation, adjustments, yields, waste, and product loss to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

• Budgeting & Operational Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, and departmental spend reviews. Model labor, production, material, and overhead costs to support operational and capital planning.

• Cash Flow & Risk Compliance: Forecast cash requirements, monitor vendor commitments and receivables, and coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and financial institutions.

• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Guide accounting personnel with clear deliverables and accountability, collaborating closely with department leaders and HR to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. CPA or CMA certification is a strong plus.

• Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience; 2+ years in a supervisory or management capacity preferred.

• Industry Background: Proven experience in manufacturing, food processing, or inventory-intensive production environments with strong cost accounting knowledge is highly preferred.

• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (financial modeling, formulas, pivot tables) and hands-on experience with modern ERP or manufacturing accounting platforms.

• Soft Skills: High level of discretion with confidential information; strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to engage effectively with plant personnel and executive management alike.

What This Position Offers

• Competitive base salary of $100,000 / year .

• High-visibility seat partnering directly with the CEO and operational department heads.

• Stable, expanding business in the essential food manufacturing sector.

• Comprehensive benefits package and direct involvement in key business strategies.

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