Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director of Finance & Accounting
Kent, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKent Elastomer Products (KEP) is looking for a Director of Finance & Accounting to oversee financial reporting and manage the IT environment of the company. The role involves advising the President on financial matters, coordinating budgets, and managing various administrative functions.
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Responsibilities
Advise the President on all relevant financial and administrative issues
Protect the assets of the Company, assuring the accuracy in the financial reporting and that the necessary checks and balances exist
Key member of the Executive Leadership Team
Meet Meridian deadlines for completing financial statements during month-end and mid-month forecasts and provide narrative explanations where needed
Responsible for detailed monthly financial forecast updates, including coordination of sales by key accounts
Coordinate the annual preparation of the financial budget and necessary support schedules, defining the goals, challenges, and strategies for the upcoming year
Manage the completion of year-end financial audit reports and tax file schedules
Assist the President in analyzing potential acquisitions for the Company
Provide accurate product costing to assist with informed customer pricing decisions
Manage the responsibilities of the General Accounting Manager, Information Technology Manager, and Cost and Pricing Analyst
Make sure that the managers of the Company have the tools they need from Accounting and IT so they can do their jobs effectively
Direct the company’s IT initiatives and make sure all technology changes are communicated and reviewed with Meridian’s Corporate IT Director
Develop health insurance strategies with the President and HR Director to control costs while maintaining excellent benefits for the Company
Work with the third-party administrator in managing worker compensation programs that are in the best interest of the company
Ensure accuracy in reporting of the defined benefit plan for union members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
10-15 years of Accounting and Finance experience
Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing an ERP system
3-5 years managing a team
Preferred
MBA preferred
Hands-on experience in ERP implementation would be a major plus
Thrive in a hands-on environment
Have a strong eye for detail
Are a team player with a positive attitude
Benefits
Medical
Rx
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
STD
LTD
401k
Company
Kent Elastomer Products, Inc.
Since 1960, Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. has manufactured custom components for life's most important moments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-07-25
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