German American Chambers of Commerce

German American Chambers of Commerce

Head of Finance & Operations

Piedmont, SC

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 61 days ago
Data AnalysisFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingERPAR/VRLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • About the Company The organization is a German‑headquartered, family‑owned manufacturer specializing in high‑performance narrow textiles, technical woven bands, and customized textile solutions for industrial applications.
  • This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring operational compliance, and shaping the strategic direction of the U.S. business.
  • Position Overview The Head of Finance & Operations holds full responsibility for all financial, accounting, compliance, and commercial operations functions.

Responsibilities

  • Finance & Accounting Leadership Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounting team.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting rules and guidelines.
  • Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Manage all insurance-related activities and policies.
  • Maintain, enforce, and improve the Quality Management System.
  • Lead efforts to optimize cross‑functional processes between departments.
  • Data Analysis, KPIs & Business Strategy Perform P&L analysis, including material cost assessment.
  • Analyze sales trends and support Sales with financial insights.
  • Evaluate AR risk and drive credit management improvements.

Nice to have

  • performance, accuracy, data availability, and process improvement.
  • Oversee local IT operations and cybersecurity readiness.
  • Act as primary contact for all legal issues.
  • Evaluate the impact of article mix changes on cost, output, sales, and profitability.
  • Analyze trade goods vs. local production impacts on margins.
  • Assess intercompany pricing structures.
  • Track material cost developments (e.g., yarn) and assess pricing implications.

Compensation

  • Oversee financial statements and monthly/annual reporting.

Benefits

  • $120,000-$150,000 (based on experience) + an annual performance bonus
  • Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) + 1 floating holiday
  • Monitor stock levels and inventory performance.
  • Evaluate stock takes and support continuous inventory accuracy improvement.

Company info

  • The organization is a German‑headquartered, family‑owned manufacturer specializing in high‑performance narrow textiles, technical woven bands, and customized textile solutions for industrial applications.
  • With decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise, the company serves customers across industries such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, and technical textiles, emphasizing precision, quality, and innovation.
  • The U.S. location in Piedmont, South Carolina is seeking a highly proactive, accountable, and strategic Head of Finance & Operations to lead the Finance function and support continued growth.
  • This role leads the Finance & Accounting team and serves as the main liaison to Headquarters, tax advisors, legal partners, and insurance providers.
  • The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to take full accountability for financial integrity and cross‑functional processes.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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