Director Finance
Company: Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC
Location: East Longmeadow
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Join the global leader in the fast-growing playing cards and
board games industry. Cartamundi's purpose is "Sharing the Magic of
Playing together". A powerful purpose that drives social and
interactive customer experiences with a human touch both online and
in the physical world.
The Finance Director will be responsible for the management of the
month-end close, presentation of the monthly financials,
preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for the
East Longmeadow facility. Reporting into the VP of Finance for
Board and Card Games, the successful candidate will look to drive
business improvements while leading a team of 2 and Ensuring the
timely and efficient processing of all financial activities.
What you'll do as a Finance Director:
Accounting, Reporting and Audit:
- Monitor, analyze and understand actual results versus
forecasted budget
- Prepare and report out on Site financial results to internal
and external stakeholders, shareholders, and financial institutions
in formal meetings
- Oversee and report out on customer margin analysis of quotes
versus actual result per job
- Understand and remain current with financial regulations and
legislation, ensuring strict adherence and integrity in financial
reporting
- Strong focus on improving the complete reporting structure, the
budget and controlling cycles and the internal analysis and
procedures
- Drive the month-end close process, insuring the integrity of
the results while creating an efficient, repeatable process
- Reporting and analysis of the monthly results
- Manage internal and external audits of financial systems and
practices to ensure strict adherence to compliance
- Continually elevate the measurement system used to identify
process improvements that enhance the capability for data analysis
and change that are the highest priority and deliver the most
ROI
- Work collaboratively with teams to identify and analyze gaps
between current and desired state
- Develop and maintain effective global, regional and local
relationships with internal and external business partners
- Be sensitive for developing expertise in different financial
and administrative domains and transfer of knowledge
- Liaise with outside services for tax preparation, auditing, and
other financial needs, as necessary
- Propose and discuss the financial strategy and objectives with
the Executive Team in order to create alignment
- Manage and assess business risk by analyzing financial,
statistical and economic data to recommend the best course of
action to the organization
- Manage the budgeting and forecasting process on time to
organizational needs and schedule
- Manage the budget of the department to ensure results are in
line with the strategy of the financial plan
Supervisory, Management:
- Provide exemplary leadership of a team of finance professionals
in daily activity of reporting and analytics, ensuring the
integrity of financial reporting for cost analysis, debtors and
other transactions in accordance with tax law, policies and
practices
- Develop and monitor team goals and objectives, creating an
atmosphere of accountability and success so goals and objectives
are achieved or exceeded in alignment with corporate objectives
with a focus on collaboration and team dynamics
- Develop individual and team growth through effective, timely
coaching, performance management and recognition
- Develop and train staff to optimize output, quality of work,
continuous improvement and succession in alignment with tactical
and strategic organizational goals
We're looking for a Finance Director with:
- BS degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
- 5+ years in a leadership role, overseeing a team of finance
professionals
- Direct experience overseeing the financial reporting and
analysis of a high-volume manufacturing company
- Proven success at leading and implementing change on both a
small and large scale, utilizing Lean principles and success
measurement tool
- Experienced professional, supporting organizational financial
success from project conception through final delivery
- Strategic insight and execution across the entire business
development lifecycle
- Possesses a thorough understanding of contract
manufacturing
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation
skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
- Results driven by leading team success
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Benefits a Finance Director Can Expect from Cartamundi:
- Competitive pay
- Climate controlled facility
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- HSA and FSA
- Life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and
much more
Physical requirements and working conditions:
Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and
manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:
- Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various
issues
- Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong
communication skills and the ability to lead
- Perform sedentary work on various computer systems
- This Finance Director position is located on-site in our East
Longmeadow facility
Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at
Cartamundi!
Cartamundi does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color,
religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment
opportunities.
Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.
No agencies please. No sponsorship available.
About Cartamundi:
Cartamundi is responsible for sales and distribution of its own
American household Playing Card and Games brands like BICYCLE -,
BEE -, KEM -, ARISTOCRAT - and HOYLE -. Internationally, Cartamundi
owns many other leading brands such as Fournier -, Shuffle -, COPAG
-, Grimaud -, Color Addict - to name few.
Next to our own brands, we are the manufacturer of excellence for
our customer's nostalgic card and board games and collectable cards
such as Monopoly -, Pok--mon -, UNO -, Disney, Harry Potter and
Magic the Gathering -.
A truly global company, Cartamundi is in full expansion and
increasing its local presence through strategic partnerships and
investments. Currently, Cartamundi operates across 23 locations
(including 13 factories) throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe,
with over 2500 employees, and products being sold in more than 185
countries.
In 2020, Cartamundi celebrated its 50th anniversary starting back
in 1970 when 2 Belgian families merged their Playing Cards business
in the heart of Europe.
Today, Cartamundi North America represents its largest business,
with 3 Customer Design Centers, 4 large Manufacturing units and
providing jobs to over 1,500 people.
In North America, for 140 years, The United States Playing Card
Company ("USPC") has been the leader in the distribution and
production of premier playing cards and a creator of innovative
family-friendly games. Whether it is a game of blackjack on the
casino floor or game night with the family our brands and products
play a part.
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