FINANCE MANAGER

Finance Manager

Gerber Innovations

 

Provide financial leadership for Gerber Innovations, a subsidiary of Gerber Scientific Products. Position reports directly to the Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, with a dotted-line reporting responsibility to the Subsidiary President and Financial Controller.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Responsibility for directing the business's monthly/quarterly/annual finance and accounting activities, which includes supervising AP, AR and Payroll;Maintain direct control of finance related activities;Directly involved in all major business decisions while providing the president, management team and organization with expert business and financial advice/support to help run the business;Analyze monthly financial results including product margins, department spending and balance sheet related items;Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports, written summaries and presentations;Establish and report on company metrics (dashboards);Develop and administer an adequate plan for control of operations including profit planning, sales forecasts, expense budgets, A/P, A/R, cost standards, and savings opportunities;Prepare/coordinate, analyze and report monthly/quarterly forecasts;Prepare/coordinate, analyze and report annual business plan;Participate in monthly/quarterly financial reviews with GI Management Team, Corporate Senior Management Team, Corporate Accounting and Audit;Provide support for Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Service and Operation activities/initiatives;Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of accounting systems, processes and data, and enhance the Company's value;Conforms with and abides by all the regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions;Other special projects as needed;

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Seven to ten (7-10) years of accounting experience with a strong working knowledge in general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll;Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting;Work industry experience in manufacturing business strongly preferred;Proven experience managing professional financial staff;SAP experience a plus;Travel will be required;

 

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

 Strong communication skills;Strong managerial skills and ability to delegate work assignments;Knowledge of financial reporting and cost accounting;Analytical and problem solving skills;Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans;Display willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment to make timely decisions;

 

THE REWARD:

 

Compensation is market competitive – a requirement in retaining skilled professionals.  Benefits are generous and include competitive health care coverage including vision, dental and flexible spending accounts, 401(k), flexible work arrangements, tuition reimbursement (for you) and a scholarship program (for your children), an on-site fitness center, and, of course, paid time off – vacation, sick time and company holidays. Does business casual Monday through Friday entice you?  Contact us and we’ll investigate this possibility.

 

Gerber Scientific, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of intelligent manufacturing systems. Our global business provides diverse industries with innovative computer-based systems, equipment, and software that generate high-quality, mass-customized products at a competitive cost. Please visit our website www.gerberscientific.com for more information about our leadership in computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, CAD design systems for retail and sewn goods; ophthalmic lens processing systems; and rotary-machining die tool production systems. Gerber Scientific, Inc. is publicly held and trades on the NYSE under common stock listing GRB.



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Gerber Scientific, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  M / F / D / V