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Finance Manager

1/30/2026

The Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning and analysis, overseeing cost accounting, and maintaining internal controls for accurate reporting. This role collaborates with operations and leadership to enhance financial performance and ensure compliance.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

For more than 60 years, BEI has advanced the technology of optical encoders and motion control systems, with a focus on the singular characteristic that matters most: performance. The BEI portfolio includes the industry’s absolute best-in-class encoders, scanners, oscillators and accelerometers, including specialized products from our focused business units, Wenzel, Thistle and Croven - each a standout in its field. And as a Quantic company, we’re part of an extended engineering ecosystem and powerful supply chain, defining a competitive advantage that extends to every customer.

About the Role

Description

Role Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for driving financial planning and analysis, overseeing cost accounting, and maintaining strong internal controls to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to improve financial performance, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results versus budget and forecast
Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and capital investments
Provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership through dashboards and presentations

Cost Accounting & Operational Finance

Oversee cost accounting processes, variance analysis, and margin analysis
Partner with operations to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting
Support continuous improvement initiatives with financial analysis and KPI tracking

Internal Controls & Compliance

Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and applicable regulations
Lead or support internal and external audits, including documentation and remediation of findings
Continuously assess and improve financial processes to reduce risk and increase efficiency

Financial Reporting & Leadership

Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership
Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Requirements

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of progressive finance experience, with strong exposure to FP&A and cost accounting
Solid understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and financial planning systems
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Preferred

CPA, CMA, or MBA
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or cost-intensive environments

Key Competencies

Financial modeling and analysis
Cost and margin analysis
Process improvement and controls mindset
Business partnering and executive communication

High attention to detail with a strategic perspective

Key Skills

Financial PlanningAnalysisCost AccountingInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecastingFinancial ModelingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementGAAPIFRSERP SystemsKPI Tracking