Finance & Accounting Manager

The Finance and Accounting Manager role at Balluff Inc. is based onsite in Florence, Kentucky, focusing on hands-on accounting operations, financial reporting, and close processes. The position emphasizes operational support for budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while leading a small finance team and remaining actively engaged in daily accounting work, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Direct the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable, fixed asset records, and cash flow oversight.
• Oversee monthly and annual close activities to ensure precise results in line with GAAP, applicable regulations, and internal policies.
• Create, review, and present financial statements, forecasts, and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycles, conduct variance analyses, and provide recommendations.
• Track financial performance, including costs, pricing, margins, and operational trends.
• Coordinate audits and collaborate with external auditors, tax professionals, and service providers to uphold compliance and internal controls.
• Support U.S. accounting, payroll, tax, and regulatory compliance, including multi-state requirements.
• Maintain banking relationships, auditors, insurance providers, and other external financial partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, supply chain, HR, and leadership to inform business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies within finance and accounting.
• Leverage SAP FI/CO and other financial systems to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support global reporting requirements and respond to requests from Headquarters in Germany, ensuring alignment with corporate accounting policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional and regional projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, including month-end close, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting in a structured ERP environment, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience with SAP FI/CO is required.
• Experience in financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and multi-state tax and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across regional and global teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.

Technologies

• SAP FI/CO
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for training, development, and advancement

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Standard office environment with primarily seated, computer-based work.
• Frequent use of ERP and financial systems including SAP FI/CO.
• May require extended hours during month-end close, audits, and reporting cycles.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Florence, KY. This is an onsite role; relocation is not available.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.