Finance Manager - Turf Job

Primary location: Gilberts, Illinois
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No
Pay grade: 11/12/13

The Finance Manager serves as the senior financial leader for the Turf business, providing end‑to‑end financial leadership while acting as a trusted partner to operational and divisional leaders. This role blends strategic insight with hands‑on execution, owning financial planning, reporting, costing, and core accounting operations to drive strong business performance. As a key member of the leadership team, the Finance Manager influences decision‑making, develops talent, and continuously improves finance processes and systems to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to serve as the senior financial leader for a growing Turf business.
• Broad ownership across finance and accounting, with direct impact on business performance and decision‑making.
• Strong partnership with operational and divisional leaders, influencing both strategy and execution.
• Hands‑on leadership role with the ability to develop talent and modernize finance processes.
• Exposure to manufacturing operations, cost structures, and productivity initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering accountability, strong controls, and professional growth.
• Serve as the primary financial partner to functional leaders, providing insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Oversee month‑end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes across revenue, manufacturing costs, and SG&A.
• Analyze sales performance, pricing, mix, volume, and margins to drive actionable business insights.
• Manage product and project costing, partnering with operations to improve data accuracy and decision‑making.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Sales & Use Tax processes.
• Support productivity initiatives, capital ROI evaluations, and cost‑reduction efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, reporting, and process automation.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong manufacturing finance background with the ability to connect operational and sales metrics to financial performance.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive results through insight, partnership, and execution.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on developing people and strengthening financial discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills paired with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear, effective communicator across plant and corporate audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting, including manufacturing accounting.
• 7+ years of ERP systems experience.
• Prior people management or supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling experience.

What Makes You Stand Out

• MBA or CPA
• Prior experience as a plant controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with NetSuite, SAP, BW, OneStream, or similar ERP systems.
• CPA or MBA credentials.
• Track record of driving process improvements, automation, and scalable finance solutions.
• Ability to operate seamlessly between office and plant environments.

Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status