Finance Manager

Finance ManagerLocation: Hamilton, NJ (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)Compensation: $110,000 - $145,000 + BonusUrgency: Immediate need. Interviewing and moving quickly.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Company OverviewA growing, private equity-backed technology and services organization headquartered in Central New Jersey is seeking a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. The company serves highly regulated industries, providing mission-critical compliance and monitoring solutions to customers across healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceutical markets. With a strong reputation, an established customer base, and continued growth, the organization offers a dynamic environment where finance plays a highly visible role in supporting strategic decision-making and operational performance.
Position OverviewThis newly created Finance Manager role will serve as the CFO's right hand and act as a critical bridge between accounting, finance, and business operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation while also possessing advanced forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and business analysis capabilities.
This is not a pure FP&A role and it is not a traditional accounting role. Instead, the position sits at the intersection of both disciplines, requiring someone who can understand the numbers, analyze trends, build financial models, and help leadership make informed business decisions.The company is looking for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, working through data from multiple sources, and creating meaningful reporting and analysis. The successful candidate will become the company's internal expert on revenue recognition and pricing while helping build more robust forecasting and planning processes throughout the organization.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ForecastingLead the annual budgeting process and support long-range strategic planning initiativesDevelop, maintain, and enhance revenue, profitability, and cash flow forecastsBuild complex financial models to support business decisions and growth initiativesAnalyze operating results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to leadershipPerform monthly forecast updates, variance analyses, and scenario planningDevelop KPI reporting and executive-level dashboardsRevenue Recognition & PricingBecome the organization's subject matter expert for revenue recognitionPartner with accounting leadership to ensure proper revenue recognition and financial reportingEvaluate customer contracts and revenue streams to ensure accurate accounting treatmentSupport pricing analysis and profitability modeling initiativesIdentify opportunities to improve margins and drive financial performanceAccounting & Financial AnalysisPartner closely with the CFO and accounting team to ensure the accuracy of financial resultsAnalyze financial statements, key performance metrics, and operational driversAssist with month-end reporting, business reviews, and executive presentationsSupport audit-related requests and special accounting projectsTranslate accounting results into meaningful business insights for managementStrategic Business PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor and business partner to the CFOCollaborate with leaders across the business to evaluate opportunities and risksSupport executive decision-making through thoughtful financial analysisPrepare presentations and reporting packages for leadership discussionsLead and participate in high-impact special projectsProcess Improvement & ReportingGather and consolidate information from multiple systems and data sourcesImprove reporting processes and create scalable financial toolsEnhance visibility into revenue, profitability, and business performanceHelp create structure and consistency within financial planning and reporting processesDrive ad hoc analyses based on evolving business priorities
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or a combination thereofStrong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business operationsAdvanced Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and large dataset analysisExperience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisAbility to build models and analyses from scratch in an evolving environmentStrong communication and relationship-building skillsComfortable working independently and managing multiple prioritiesPreferred QualificationsExperience with revenue recognition and contract-based revenue environmentsExperience in a private equity-backed organizationExposure to manufacturing, technology, healthcare, life sciences, or other product/service-based businessesERP system experience and strong financial systems aptitude
Who Will Succeed in This Role?A highly analytical finance professional with strong accounting fundamentalsSomeone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on executionA self-starter who can navigate imperfect data and create meaningful insightsA business partner who can effectively communicate with stakeholders across the organizationA professional who is comfortable building processes and bringing structure to a growing companyAn individual with a positive, collaborative personality who thrives in a fast-paced environmentThis is an outstanding opportunity for a finance professional seeking broad exposure, significant visibility with executive leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization. xzbcwsv
Benefits include:Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan.Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
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