Finance Manager - Haverhill, MA - Cabot Corporation

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Finance Manager to join the Finance & Controls team at the Haverhill, MA location. This role designs, implements and directs financial activities for the site as part of a region or country structure and advises management in all financial matters.  Position may have a focus on Accounting or Financial Planning. Primary responsibility for oversight of day-to-day maintenance of general accounting and/or financial reporting activities at the site and manages consolidation of global financial account statements; monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes

• Oversees accounting and/or financial analysis activities for a site.   Manages overall General Ledger transaction activities and related accounting practices as they pertain to the group sub-legers, including accounts payable, receivables, inventories and fixed assets.   Ensures accounting records are prepared and kept in accordance with Cabot’s global standards and generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  Coordinates consolidation and reconciliation of site accounting with corporate accounts.
• Oversees monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance and identification of financial/business issues.  Works closely with local Facility General Manager (FGM).
• Provides direction on matters involving cost determination, inventory valuation, overhead distribution, product pricing and others.  Leads development and communication of forecasts, analyses, budgets and other financial information to FGM.    Works closely with site leadership team, and provide workstream ownership/analysis to identify and implement manufacturing cost savings opportunities.
• Provides site capital team with financial analysis on ROI/IRR/payback to justify capital expenditures.
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

• University degree in Accounting/Finance. MBA/CPA preferred. 
• Minimum five years’ experience in accounting/financial management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge of accounting, financial principles and ability to apply in a business setting. Strong knowledge of country statutory and tax accounting and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting/forecasting and supply chain knowledge.
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative in the absence of perfect information.
• Ability to build trust and gain support of personnel across organization.
• Ability to monitor and manage the performance and development of finance staff.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

How We’ll Support Your Success:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

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