Senior Finance Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Manager, Finance!! 

Location: Austin, TX

Job ID: 46276

This role leads the Global Cost Accounting team, ensuring standardized processes, strong financial controls, and accurate reporting across all sites. The position partners with operations and business leaders to deliver impactful cost, direct material, and inventory analytics that drive strategic decisions. Key responsibilities include overseeing planning and forecasting cycles, supporting month‑end close, and contributing to ERP transformation efforts. The role also champions continuous improvement, builds financial models, supports audits, and develops a high‑performing team.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As our Senior Manager, Finance, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Leading the Global Cost Accounting Team ensuring standardization and compliance with rules and policies
• Acting as business partner to the organization, and drive operational and financial goals through cross-functional collaboration
• Supporting product level cost analysis to assist with profitability trends and goals
• Owning the analytics and communication around direct material by business area
• Owning inventory analytics, financial reporting, and processes across HID
• Participating in processes, analysis, decisions and execution around the ERP transformation program design and implementation, including testing and validation
• Driving standardization of cost accounting processes across all entities and manufacturing sites
• Partnering with operations leaders on setting the strategic direction of the business in alignment with the company goals
• Partnering with the business areas to provide ongoing direct material, inventory and DPO analytics to drive decision making
• Coordinating and leading the annual plan / quarterly forecasts process for inventory, DPO and cost savings in alignment with operations and business areas
• Supporting month end closing, reporting & variance analytics for financial reviews
• Building transformative financial models to drive insightful analytics for the business
• Championing continuous improvement efforts to drive efficiency
• Implementing and enforcing business controls to minimize risk and ensure financial reporting accuracy
• Mentoring, guiding and developing team to position them for long term individual and organizational success
• Assisting external auditors with necessary information related to direct material, inventory, and costing.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 10-12 years of accounting/finance experience, with 5-7 years specifically in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
• Able to work in a Global environment
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with IFRS/GAAP
• Demonstrated track record of team leadership, mentoring, and/or coaching
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system
• Experience with HFM or OneStream
• Knowledge of data warehouse reporting and analysis tools
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. with advanced Excel skills required

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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