Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: This position will report to the Sealing Finance Leader of the Sealing Division of Alkegen. Responsibilities: Qualifications/ Experience: Key Responsibilities: + Financial Management: + Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. + Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. + Monitor and help manage budgets, and forecasts to support strategic planning. + Accounting Oversight: + Oversee and/or participate in all aspects of the accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger. + Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. + Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors. + Team Leadership: + Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making and strategic initiatives. + Reporting and Analysis: + Provide analysis and reporting to senior management, assisting in strategic planning and operational efficiency. + Prepare ad hoc financial reports as needed to support business decisions. + Educational Background: + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is mandatory. + MBA or CPA preferred, indicating advanced financial and strategic expertise. + Professional Experience: + 10+ years of experience in finance/accounting, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing or plant finance role. + Demonstrated success in P&L management and cost control within a plant environment. + Proven track record of partnering with operations teams to drive financial performance and efficiency. + Key Competencies: + Expertise in manufacturing finance processes, such as cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory management. + Strong ability to analyze plant-level financial performance and provide actionable insights to operations and leadership teams. + Strategic mindset with the capability to develop and manage the plant’s annual budget and financial plans while ensuring alignment with broader corporate goals. + Comfortable rolling up sleeves to address operational challenges, demonstrating a hands-on approach. + Leadership Experience: + Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team within a plant or multi-site manufacturing environment. + Strong communication skills to effectively interface with plant leadership, operations teams, and corporate stakeholders. + Preferred Experience: + Experience with capital investment planning and prioritization within a manufacturing setting. + Exposure to M&A evaluation and integration activities at the plant level. + Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in financial reporting and analytics tools. + Salary range: $130,000 - $140,000 If you are interested in being part of a world class finance function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.