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Finance Manager

Pella Windows and Doors

Finance Manager

Minneapolis, MN +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you looking for a career where you are empowered to be extraordinary? Do you want the opportunity to be part of a company where employees treat one another like family and do right by their customers every day? Well, you’ve come to the right place. At Pella, care is not a just a word – it’s a legacy. We exist to improve the living experience of our customers and enrich the lives of our team members.

    Care is what sparks Pella Passion. It’s our mission to be the desired window and door brand by delivering a reliable, responsive and uniquely memorable experience that exceeds our customer’s expectations. If you’re as customer focused as we are, are passionate about selling a product you can confidently put your name on, and if you’re looking for a career, not just another job, this is the place for you.

    As a Finance Manager you'll provide leadership in financial policy development and reporting functions to ensure processes are followed promptly, accurately and efficiently within performance standards established in the Finance department. You'll establish, monitor and measure appropriate process checks and balances to ensure efficiencies in all aspects of the department including financial accuracy and timelines.

    HERE’S WHAT WINNING LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE:

    ASSIST CFO IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

    • Manages the company’s financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems.
    • Hires and develops all direct reports. Provides them with on-going feedback and timely performance reviews.
    • Manages day to day financial operations within Pella Northland including workflow, training, and quality review for the Finance team (excluding payroll). Develops team members to assure continuity of high performance at all levels. Responsible for completion of work in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. Responsible for department financial results.
    • Coordinates annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting process.
    • Coordinates communication and integration between Financial, Administrative and IT staff and other departments.
    • Understands and provides training on the accounting system and other software programs that interface with the accounting system and/or support financial analysis.
    • Enforces Company policies and procedures when applicable.
    • Directs the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting controls in compliance with GAAP accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
    • Enforces Financial policies and procedures.
    • Provides input toward process and system redesign for improved efficiency and quality.
    • Identifies, develops and implements programs, policies and procedures that support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position.

    FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

    • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of accounting and operations management software, an understanding of the PDSN closing procedure, and consistency in financial statement preparation with that of other PDSN’s.

    • Leads month-end closing and the preparation of the financial reporting, statements, and interpretation of these results (e.g. performing the Operating Profit Reconciliations vs. various benchmarks such as budget, prior year and the PDSN Statistical Comparisons).

    • Prepares quarterly financial reporting to Pella Corporation consistency in financial statement preparation with that of other PDSN’s.

    • Monitors budgets, research, and resolves discrepancies and reports all variances monthly.

    • Participates in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for Senior Leadership. Supports project analysis, validation of plans and ad-hoc requests from managers to support their financial needs. Provide financial and other data analytics to enhance leadership decision-making and improve the effective use of Pella Northland’s resources.

    • Assists with bank reconciliations, cash activity tracking and cash flow forecasting

    • Leads the year-end financial audit and the preparation of annual financial statements.

    • Completes special projects that relate to knowledge, experience, and company needs as requested.

    • Confers with Managers to support their financial analysis and reporting needs

    • Regularly review departmental policies, process and forms for necessary changes and revisions in order to keep current with changing company needs and/or new laws and regulations

    • Oversee the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting controls. This includes ensuring proper accounting for transactional activities within the Finance area (i.e. accounts receivable, cash application, invoicing and accounts payable).

    • Backup for commissions calculation and reporting as needed.

    • Perform sales and use tax returns, as required, by states in which we do business.

    • Oversee fixed asset approvals and fixed asset tracking processes.

    • Support planning and coordination of physical inventories (target of 3 per year)

    • Performs other duties as requested.

    MANAGE AR AND AP PROCESSES

    • Hires and develops AR and AP team members
    • Provides daily direction and ongoing training to the AR and AP team members
    • Acts as back-up for these roles when needed
    • Providing ongoing informal feedback, and formal performance evaluations, to AR and AP team members
    • Improves AR and AP processes, maintain up-to-date documentation of these processes, and ensure AR and AP processes are followed.
    • Performs other duties as requested

    OVERSEE OUTSOURCED IT AND ON-SITE SUPPORT

    • Hires and develops IT personnel whether internal staff or outsourced IT Support.
    • Coordinate strategy and implementation of master files (electronic) organization for the company
    • Leverage emerging technology applications such as Microsoft Team to enhance effectiveness of virtual productivity across remote sites and home offices.
    • Coordinate ordering, receiving and staging of computer equipment and supplies
    • Track IT Assets and manage useful life of this equipment to achieve return on this investment while prioritizing all sales positions to have maximum up-time in the use of their technology.
    • Provide report writing service as requested to access CRM, OMS, OSC, GP, Business Intelligence, PowerBI and other databases.
    • Perform other duties as requested.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Directly supervises Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and any IT staff (whether employed or outsourced contractors).
    • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    • Acts as a back-up for these roles when needed.
    • Assists staff with questions and problems relating to departmental responsibilities by exercising good judgement.
    • May personally handle non-routine issues to include communication with customers.

    SKILLS NEEDED TO WIN:

    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to multitask and excel in a fast-paced environment
    • Customer Focused
    • Strong Computer aptitude
    • Positive Energy & Team Work Mentality
    • Results Orientated, Goal Driven & Self Motivated
    • Must have ability to solve practical problems without close supervision
    • Must have strong mathematical and reasoning skills
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, omissions, proportions, and percentages
    • Excellent Written and Verbal English skills required
    • BS/BA in accounting related field required
    • 5-15 years experience within Accounting and Finance highly preferred
    • 3-5 years of Supervisory experience desired

    AND BY THE WAY, WE'RE NOT STUFFY OR CORPORATE AROUND HERE. HERE ARE SOME OF THE PERKS AND BENEFITS AT PELLA NORTHLAND:

    • Competitive compensation
    • Eligible for a variety of Bonuses!
    • Casual work environment
    • Generous PTO
    • Opportunities for internal Promotions and Transfers
    • Contagiously positive company culture!
    • Quarterly recognition for going above and beyond
    • Work for a widely recognized company with a great reputation!

    DOES ALL OF THIS SOUND GOOD TO YOU? MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE! APPLY NOW.

    Pella Northland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law. you will be asked to produce proof that you have a legal right to work in the United States if you are hired.

    Employment at Pella Northland is "At Will", meaning that if you accept a job offer that Pella extends to you, both you and Pella will be able to terminate the relationship for any or no reason. This application is not a contract.

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  • Locations
    Minneapolis, MN • Plymouth, MN