Finance Manager
Blount Partnership
Finance Manager – Industrial Manufacturing (Construction Products)
Location: Maryville, TN
Travel: Occasional international travel (1–2 times per year)
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Green Meadows Partners is assisting our client in seeking a dynamic and strategic Finance Manager to join their leadership team in a high-impact role. As a key member of the U.S. Executive Committee, you will drive financial performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic growth initiatives within a global industrial manufacturing organization serving the construction products market.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader ready to build a high-performing team, support integration of acquisitions, and contribute to an ambitious 5-year growth plan. The role manages U.S. finance operations while working closely with shared service centers in Europe and South America.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly financial reporting, aligning with global standards (IFRS and local GAAP).
- Deliver accurate and timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
- Manage the U.S. annual audit and coordinate with tax authorities and external auditors.
Business Partnership & Strategic Planning
- Act as a strategic finance partner to the U.S. Managing Director and executive team.
- Support decision-making with financial modeling and analysis for business planning, S&OP, pricing, and capital investments.
- Monitor and evaluate performance through KPIs and financial dashboards.
Operational Finance & Controls
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations: AP/AR, payroll, general accounting (in collaboration with global shared services).
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
- Optimize working capital and cash management.
M&A and Business Integration
- Support financial due diligence, modeling, and valuation during mergers and acquisitions.
- Lead finance integration for acquired businesses—systems, processes, and reporting.
- Serve as the finance lead on post-merger integration teams.
Team Development & Growth Enablement
- Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Build scalable financial systems and processes to support rapid expansion.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred)
- 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in industrial manufacturing; construction products experience is a plus
- Demonstrated success in M&A support, integration, and team leadership
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and multinational compliance
- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel
- Experienced working with global teams and shared services
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
Company Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $150,000 – $180,000, commensurate with experience
- Bonus: 15% annual target
- Vehicle Allotment: $9,000 net annually
- Benefits: Extensive package including fully paid top-tier Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) medical benefits for employee and family
- Work Environment: Hybrid role with approximately one week per month in the Maryville, TN office (more frequent on-site presence expected during initial onboarding and integration phases)