Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager (Chinese Proficient) – USA

Location: San Antonio, on-site

Industry: Renewable energy

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting: Responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, operational activity reports, and financial forecasts in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. Coordinate with headquarters on consolidated reporting and cross-border accounting matters.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts. Monitor and analyze variances between actual performance and budget, conduct in-depth variance analysis, and provide actionable financial insights to support management decision-making.

Cost Control & Operational Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis into production costs (materials, labor, overhead) and product/sales profitability. Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiency improvements.

Tax & Compliance Management: Ensure full tax compliance, including timely filing of all federal, state, and other applicable tax returns. Liaise and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel as needed.

Treasury & Risk Management: Monitor cash flow, optimize working capital management (e.g., accounts receivable), and identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with operations, sales, production, and other departments to translate financial data into actionable business insights and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of financial experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years of experience in a financial manager or supervisory role.

Certifications: USCPA or CMA certification is highlypreferred.

Technical Skills:In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is a plus.Proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, QuickBooks,or similar).

Data Analysis: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to process large volumes of data and extract meaningful insights.

Language: Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin)is preferred.

Core Competencies:

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.

Proven organizational and leadership abilities.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision