Finance Manager

Franklin Electric - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Fort Wayne, IN

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come. Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Commercial accounting records, financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting of management functions. This role will ensure accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles and with overall Franklin Electric guidelines. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

Responsibilities

• Directs financial planning and budget management functions for US/CAN business units.
• Performs monthly journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions and reviews expenses and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
• Recommends benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments within US/CAN's business units.
• Monitors and analyzes monthly operating results against budget, forecast and prior year.
• Prepares financial outlooks and financial forecasts.
• Conducts financial analyses for capital expenditure and product investment decisions.
• Assists with financial audits and provides recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Interfaces with corporate finance for reporting and data management functions.
• Issues timely and complete financial statements.
• Participates in development and administration of programs and procedures for orientation and training of new employees as appropriate.
• Provides ADHOC and scheduled reporting for decision making and metric tracking for all departments across the organization.
• Oversees Sales Deduction accruals, including Rebates, Prompt Payment and other programs.
• Calculates Sales Commissions and oversees Independent Rep Commission payments for accuracy, timeliness and completeness.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field (required).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance (required).
• Knowledge of US GAAP (required).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across multiple departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Business Administration degree (preferred).
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory and management experience (preferred).
• International experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs