Director of Finance-Operations - Hearth & Home Technologies

Hearth & Home Technologies in Lakeville, MN is hiring a Finance Director-Operations to our team in Lakeville, MN. This is not a remote role. Proven financial leadership in manufacturing is required. The Finance Director is responsible for providing strategic financial guidance and oversight to the Hearth & Home Technologies Operations leadership team through effective expense management, cost savings initiatives, and strategic investments.

This position has significant exposure to senior leaders in the organization, with tremendous growth opportunities in Finance and other areas of the business.

Essential Responsibilities Adhere to the organizational accounting policies applicable to the business in accordance to FASB, GAAP, and HNI policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley documentation.
Accountable for the financial performance results of the operations departments of Hearth and Home Technologies

• Manage the tracking of material, labor, overhead & freight spend processes and support facilities with cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities.
• Assure timely and accurate financial management reports, analysis and statistical statements including, but not limited to, monthly financial statements, variance reports, annual budgets, and audits.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, budgeting, inventory, fixed asset management, and accounts payable.
• Manage raw and finished good inventory auditing processes.
• Manage processes to effectively address underperforming SKUs and SKU rationalization.
• Provides leadership and direction to VP/GM and site controllers on operating results and trends of the business.
• Participate in lean culture by supporting business process improvements.
• Support the implementation of structure changes, such as acquisition integration or consolidation.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or another comparable field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting and finance (general ledger, cost accounting, financial reporting & analysis, audit); must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Minimum 10 years' management experience with strong leadership, coaching, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Plant controller experience of at least 3 years
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, technical terminology, and developments. These include variance calculations, inventory values, cost of goods produced, timekeeping, accounts receivable/payable, etc.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Variable travel, up to 30%

About Hearth & Home Technologies Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) is the Residential Building Products division of HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI). We are the world's leading developer, manufacturer, distributor and installer of hearth products. Our products include a wide variety of gas, electric, wood burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, fire tables, fire pits and accessories. HHT carries the industry's best and most recognized brands, including: Heat & Glo, Heatilator , Harman , Quadra-Fire , PelPro, Vermont Castings, Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC), and Fireside HHT retail stores and builder design centers. Lakeville, Minnesota is our home, but we have locations throughout the United States. Our driving passion surrounds the pillars of bringing warmth, comfort, and peace of mind to the places people live and gather!