Finance Manager

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, who are the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in over 70 countries, with over 52,000 colleagues around the world.

Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users. And we have the fantastic opportunity available at KEYper Systems for a Finance Director.

Part of Global Solutions, KEYper Systems is considered as the leader in key control systems in the automotive sector.  We assemble our systems in Harrisburg North Carolina.  We are the global leader in innovative technology for sophisticated, intelligent key and asset management systems. Besides the automotive market, we operate in a wide variety of sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Commercial Enterprise, Critical Infrastructure, Government, Banks, and more.

Your Role in Keeping the Future in Safe Hands…

As the Finance Manager, you will have the opportunity to become a valuable member of our Accounting Operations team, making a genuine, positive impact in the lives of our customers. 

Reporting to the President of KEYper Systems, you will oversee various key functions, including overall Financial Operations, Sales Order Processing, Inventory, Accounting Activities, Upstream forecasting/reporting and Collaborative planning.  Working closely with the finance team and the management team, the Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring adherence to company financial standards, policies, and procedures, while preparing accurate financial reports for submission to the UK for inclusion in ASSA ABLOY's financial reports.

What you will do…

• Manage daily accounting functions for national. Direct and supervise internal accountants and supporting staff who performs daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks.
• Participate in the generation of timely and accurate monthly financial and management reporting.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Ensure that accounting, control, audit and administrative duties are performed effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Utilize the ERP system to streamline financial processes, reporting, and data analysis.
• Train and guide finance team members in effectively utilizing ERP system for financial reporting and analysis, as well as monthly reporting into Assa Abloy’s consolidated reporting system, HFM.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Create comprehensive financial reports and presentations for the executive leadership team as needed.
• Ensure all Key & Asset Management (KAM) and Assa Abloy Global Solutions (AAGS) deadlines are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Fully support KAM Finance and AAGS Finance with any additional analysis required.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Monitor and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital to optimize liquidity and support ongoing operations and investments.
• Implement effective cash management strategies to minimize financial risks.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Develop talent within the finance department and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and supply chain, to support business initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Essential Functions:

• Payroll Administration: Manage payroll administration, including accurate calculation of commission payments.
• Oversee day-to-day finance duties to maintain accurate accounting records, including Cash Book, Bank Reconciliations, Purchase and Sales Ledgers, and Stock Records.
• Works closely with a 3rd party CPA firm ensuring accurate and timely filing of all sales tax returns in all states and jurisdictions that the company is required to remit sales taxes in.
• Expense Management: Manage the processing and approvals of expense reports and credit card expenditures for all staff.
• Payment Management: Ensure all vendor payments are made in accordance with payment obligations.
• Purchase Orders and Invoicing: Ensure prompt processing and accounting of customer purchase orders, invoicing, and payment receipts.
• Debt Collection: Lead efforts to maintain the agreed debt collection cycle to promptly collect outstanding debts.
• Stock Record Management: Collaborate with the Operations Manager to maintain accurate stock records, both quantities and valuation.
• Manage price books, work with VP of Sales to ensure accurate reflection in CRM and appropriate price increases as needed.

What we expect of you…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, required.
• 8+ years progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong accounting background required.
• Strong expertise in financial management, including experience in Sage 50 and/or SAP is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and some knowledge in international accounting standards.
• Excellent financial analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and continuous improvement process skills.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word, and Excel. 
• Experience in using and maintaining accounting package.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and co-workers.
• Ability to work individually, unsupervised and as part of a fast-moving organization and team.
• Capability to prioritize multiple tasks and critically think through complex situations as part of an international team.
• Ability to follow operational procedures and work to strict project deadlines.

Desirable skills:

• Demonstrated experience in managing financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing HFM.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access would be very helpful.
• Ability to communicate with and work with operations team as needed in the warehouse for the purpose of reconciliation and order validation. i.e. inventory, order processing, etc.

What you can expect from us…

• Generous and competitive total rewards package.
• Comprehensive and career-development resources to expand your skills and maximise your potential.
• 15 days PTO in addition to 11 paid Holidays.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k option
• Equipment and tools to effectively perform your duties.

Application

You can submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will not consider application received via e-mail or through other channels. We will review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Featuring four times in Forbes’ most innovative companies worldwide, we deliver innovative, safe, and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to our customers. As a group, our goal is to everyday help billions of people experience a more open world. We’re proud to boast leading positions across the majority of Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania, offering products and services to our customers seeking solutions to their entrance and opening requirements, such as locks, doors and entrance automation.

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. 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.