Finance Manager

Job Summary

Clark Associates is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee key components of the P&L and provide financial leadership across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance for WebstaurantStore, this role will partner closely with business leaders to deliver insights, support decision-making, and strengthen financial planning and analysis capabilities. The Finance Manager position is a development role for future leadership positions and will play a critical role in ensuring financial discipline, accountability, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

P&L Ownership & Business Partnership

• Own P&L responsibility for designated areas of focus (e.g., Sales, Margin, Customer Segmentation), ensuring accuracy, insight, and accountability
• Serve as the primary finance partner to multiple Department VPs across business functions
• Lead monthly or quarterly VP-level cost center review meetings

Month-End Close & Performance Management

• Lead the month-end close, reporting, and financial review process for assigned P&L areas
• Review and approve journal entries, close activities, and monthly reporting for managed P&L areas
• Translate financial results into clear insights, implications, and actions for senior leadership
• Lead month-end financial reviews with senior leaders

Forecasting & Planning

• Oversee and manage the quarterly forecasting process, including, forecasting assigned sections of the P&L, partnering with cross-functional teams to understand forecasting strategies and assumptions, challenging assumptions and identifying opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and consistency, and continuously improving forecasting processes, tools, and cadence
• Package quarterly forecasts into clear, executive-ready deliverables for the Director of Finance, highlighting key drivers, risks, opportunities, and changes versus prior outlooks

Executive Communication & Financial Stewardship

• Clearly articulate financial risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs to leadership
• Ensure financial narratives support disciplined decision-making and strategic priorities

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Accounting, Corporate Finance, and/or FP&A roles
• MBA, CPA or CMA a plus

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems is important.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices