Finance Manager

Description

The Manager of Finance will oversee theorganization's finance and accounting functions and serve as a key member of the leadership team at Liberty Paper, a subsidiary of Liberty Diversified International (LDI).

This full-time position reports to the Chief Financial Officer of LDI and is located in Becker, Minnesota.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to identify, develop, and implement operational business plans, monitor key metrics, and assist department and area decision-making.
• Build financial plans and models, including forecasts, annual budgets, strategic plan financials, and capital plans, ensuring alignment with Liberty Paper's and LDI's strategies to balance long-term needs with short-term priorities to drive growth and exceed revenue and profitability goals.
• Effectively communicate the progress of financial strategies throughout the organization, including tracking key metrics, partnering with the Liberty Paper Leadership team to communicate to LDI Executive Leadership, and creating opportunities for employees to understand how their roles contribute and fit within the strategy.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning to ensure that the developed goals align with the organization's goals and contribute to market growth, revenue enhancement, cost containment, etc.
• Develop solutions to improve and optimize current business processes. Establish and maintain effective internal controls for Liberty Paper.
• Advise the Leadership Team monthly on financial status against budget and forecast key performance metrics, identify risks associated with achieving targeted objectives, and assist the Leadership Team in identifying countermeasures to achieve desired results
• Oversee all aspects of Liberty Paper's financial operations, including general ledger activities, cost accounting/inventory management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial planning, and financial reporting. Ensure controls are in place and records are maintained to comply with generally accepted accounting principles and LDI corporate policy.
• Build and proactively develop high-performing Finance capable of delivering on both Liberty Paper's and LDI's short- and long-term strategies.
• Manage employee performance by establishing clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against goals, providing timely feedback, and promptly and professionally addressing performance challenges.
• Foster a culture that promotes innovation, customer focus, and exceptional service while driving individual accountability and integrity.
• Continuously seek cost reduction opportunities and identify productivity and process improvement areas.
• Ensure the company operates in strict compliance with federal/state regulations and requirements as well as corporate policies.
• Actively collaborate with other departments to improve effectiveness, efficiency, data reporting quality, and service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in Accounting or Finance
• Proficient in using business Intelligence software(s)
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products including (Excel, PowerPoint, and Office)
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Results-driven. Able to translate the vision of the organization into actionable plans. Can build organizational capability to support these objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk analysis competencies.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written). Ability to share technical ideas and concepts with public and non-technical personnel.
• Able to excel with minimum supervision and work independently (self-driven).
• Desire and ability to work as a team player.
• Desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills.
• Expert critical thinking.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Master's Degree or MBA
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA),

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $114,395 - $142,994 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.