Finance Manager

PPG Industries Inc. - Grand Haven, Michigan

PPG: We protect and beautify the world.

At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

Why join us:

With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.

Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.

Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.

Position DescriptionLocated in Grand Haven, MI, the Finance Manager provides financial guidance and strategic analysis to drive change and execution within the Industrial Coatings SBU. The position manages all plant specific accounting activities for the recently acquired IVC facilities in the US (Grand Haven, MI; Brazil, IN; Lawrenceville, GA; and Casa Grande, AZ) including monthly closing cycles, reporting and analysis of results, explanation of key performance drivers to management, routine estimates, working capital reporting, development of the annual plan, and internal controls cycles.

Additionally, the Finance Manager will provide regional strategic business analysis support for the General Industrial and Metal Office Furniture business segments, providing assessments on market demand, customer sales and profitability, cost management across direct and indirect areas, market intelligence, and coordination with pricing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for all reporting for US IVC facilities as well as the calculations of key metrics
Analyze, interpret and communicate monthly financial results including deviation analysis, explanation of performance drivers/opportunities and key metric reporting
Manage monthly closing process - coordinate activities to ensure results are accurate and explainable
Work closely with upper management including the MOF Operations Director to understand market trends and performance
Prepare and present monthly P&L estimates
Lead the annual budget and re-cost activities for all locations
Lead the quarterly plant physical inventories
Assist with continued acquisition integration
Oversee the ACT process
Develop process improvement and standardization activities in order better streamline work flow
Partner with Operations to drive cost savings initiatives
Manage a team of four

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Minimum Required Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
3 years of general accounting, cost accounting and business analysis experience.

Preferred

Advanced Degree
Prior supervisory experience in Coatings preferred
Prior experience in plant accounting preferred

Skills

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and provide detailed information to management in a summarized and manner.
Must have strong leadership skills and ability to analyze and interpret financial data and determine appropriate course of action.
Must work independently with little supervision while keeping current on accounting practices and principles.
Ability to working cross functionally and communicate with all levels of the business.

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.

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https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Posted: 30+ days ago

About PPG Industries Inc.

PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more

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