Manager, Finance General

Director, Finance

Location : Position Overview :

Directs and controls the Accounting and Finance activities for the LATAM & Linear Motion Business Unit including the monthly closing process, annual planning and budgeting process, monthly forecasting, and financial analysis. Ensures a strong internal control environment for the location by implementing Corporate designed internal control policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with SOX requirements. Advise the CFO and General Manager on financial matters and provide input to the management team to improve the business performance of the Company including working closely with Manufacturing to analyze costs and make improvements to drive profitability.

Prepares reports and presentations which summarize business performance, explains variances to Plan, and develops forecasts for monthly business performance, working capital levels and capital expenditures. Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals and prepares necessary presentations and other supporting documentation and justification. Establishes and executes internal controls as defined by Columbus McKinnon’s control framework. Oversee the internal controls environment for each location. Oversees capital assets including depreciation, purchases, and retirements. Ensures the inventory verification is completed, cycle counting process is following company policy, process, and reporting. Directs, reviews, and approves the accounting journal entries at the end of each accounting period. Directs, reviews and approves the balance sheet account reconciliations and other documentation in accordance with Columbus McKinnon policies. Works with corporate accounting on the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close in accordance with Columbus McKinnon policies. Works closely with the internal and external auditors to complete the audit tasks. Effectively manages the Finance Department to complete the tasks required above. Experience overseeing Finance and Accounting teams in multiple countries. Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Must be a strong leader with good communication skills and who works well with the management team. Able to effectively manage and lead the Accounting and Finance Department. Knowledge of SAP, required. Previous use of consolidation software, such as FCCS (HFM), preferred. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence in both English and Spanish. Ability to communicate effectively and contribute insightful strategic analysis to executive leadership throughout the company. A demonstrated ability to make quality business decisions based on complex information. Expert in the Maquiladora process, including Import / Export Documentation requirements, IMMEX, VAT Certifications, OEA Maquiladora audits, and SAT interactions.

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. ~MBA, CPA or CMA license, preferred. ~ Must be fully fluent in both English and Spanish.

Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.