Finance Manager
g.s. Precision, Inc.
G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.
Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.
Generate Sustained Profitability
We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
- Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Prescription Safety Glasses Program
- Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
- Bereavement Leave
Position Overview
The Finance Manager/Controller will be responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and cost accounting activities while partnering with manufacturing and operational teams. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supports monthly close and compliance activities, and provides financial analysis to support business decisions.
This position offers strong exposure to manufacturing accounting, inventory/cost accounting, and operational finance.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries including accruals, inventory adjustments, payroll, and fixed assets
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
- Support internal controls and financial compliance initiatives
- Assist with fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking
- Support regulatory reporting, including sales and use tax filings as required
Financial Close Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare financial reporting packages and variance analysis for leadership review
- Analyze financial results and provide supporting explanations for operational leadership
Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
- Support inventory accounting including valuation, reconciliation, and reserve analysis
- Assist with annual standard cost roll and maintenance of costing structures
- Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, and overhead variances
- Monitor inventory for excess and obsolete items and support mitigation strategies
- Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
Business Partnership & Operational Support
- Partner with operations and engineering to support capital project tracking and financial reporting
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support commercial teams with margin analysis and pricing insights
- Develop financial reporting tools and analysis to improve operational decision-making
Audit & Process Improvement
- Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting tools, and internal controls
- Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across departments in a manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing experience
- Experience with costing methodologies and inventory accounting
- Infor ERP system experience
We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.
Come join our team!
G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.