Finance and Accounting Manager

Finance and Accounting Manager
Union, MO

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you a hands-on finance and accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment? Do you love rolling up your sleeves and diving deep into financial reports, cost accounting, and process optimization? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As our Finance and Accounting Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health of our company. You'll take ownership of key accounting processes, financial reporting, and cost analysis-while actively contributing to strategic financial decisions. This is not just a leadership role; it's a hands-on, high-impact position where you'll directly influence operational efficiency and profitability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Own the Numbers - You will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to help drive data-backed business decisions.
• Lead Financial Close Processes - From journal entries and reconciliations to variance analysis and reporting, you will be hands-on in executing month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Optimize Cost Accounting & Inventory Management - You will oversee inventory accounting, BOM reconciliation, and variance analysis to ensure accurate tracking of raw materials, labor costs, and overhead.
• Enhance Financial Processes - You will leverage your ERP expertise to streamline financial operations, improve data accuracy, and identify areas for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure Compliance & Audit Readiness - You will maintain financial controls, support internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate Across Departments - You'll work closely with production, supply chain, and leadership teams to align financial goals with operational performance.

ABOUT YOU:

• A Hands-On Financial Leader - You don't just oversee accounting processes-you actively participate in them, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• A Manufacturing & Distribution Pro - You have experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
• An ERP & Excel Power User - You are highly proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel functions, using them to optimize financial processes.
• A Detail-Oriented Problem Solver - You have a strong analytical mindset, identifying discrepancies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings.
• A Collaborative Communicator - You can translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• ERP proficiency (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with audits, compliance, and internal controls.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be Part of a Dynamic, Supportive Team - We value collaboration and celebrate success together.
• Grow Your Career - We support professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Make an Impact - Your work will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children, educators, and parents around the world by supporting the financial health of a company that creates innovative and educational products that inspire learning and creativity.
• Enjoy Competitive Benefits, Including:
  
  
  
  • 12 Paid Holidays - Including Christmas Eve and the Day After Thanksgiving so you can enjoy more time with family.
  • Generous PTO Accrual - Because work-life balance matters.
  • Paid Parental Leave - Support for growing families.
  • Volunteer Time Off - Give back to the community while getting paid.
  • Generous 401(k) Company Match - Helping you plan for your future.
  • Educational Assistance - Invest in your career growth with tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your date of hire.
  
  
  
  

WHO WE ARE:

At Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education.

Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.

Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.

Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.