Finance Manager - Cornell Dubilier - Manufacturer of Power Capacitors : Job Details

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cazenovia, New York

Reporting To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000 / year

Description:

As a Finance Manager at Cornell Dubilier, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's financial insights and supporting decision-making processes. You will lead the preparation of division-wide financial data, contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. This role serves as a critical liaison between Cornell Dubilier's sites, reporting directly to the division CFO. You will play an integral part in delivering key reports, presentations, and analyses that drive business outcomes, ensuring the company's financial health and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial and operational reports for senior leadership, enabling informed strategic decision-making.
• Oversee and develop division-level forecasts for external reporting, including income statements, balance sheets, risk assessments, and market insights.
• Conduct and manage ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and drive organizational goals.
• Supervise the preparation of the annual budget and maintain monthly status reports for designated departments and sites.
• Establish and oversee annual budget targets, creating and delivering presentations for executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with global locations and leadership teams to plan and execute the long-range strategic plan.
• Partner closely with operational teams to provide actionable recommendations that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and overall effectiveness.
• Manage month-end activities, including recording and reviewing journal entries, and conducting monthly flux analysis.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA is strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience with progressive responsibility in finance, ideally in medium-to-large growth organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling.
• Experience with business analytics and FP&A decision support tools (e.g., Hyperion Essbase, financial Excel add-ins).
• Strong understanding of financial consolidations, reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with robust problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• PTO and Paid Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• Onsite Physician
• Employee Referral Program

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is $90,000 to $115,000 per year.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

CDE is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

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Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

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