Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic coating systems that are shaping industries and driving innovation worldwide. Our ultrasonic coating systems are used to apply thin films onto parts used in diverse industries including microelectronics, alternative energy, medical devices, advanced industrial manufacturing, and research and development sectors worldwide. Sono-Tek’s bold venture into the clean energy sector is showing transformative results in next-gen solar cells, fuel cells, green hydrogen generation, and carbon capture applications as we shape a sustainable future. Our product line is rapidly evolving, transitioning from R&D to high-volume production machines with significantly higher average selling prices, showcasing our market leadership and adaptability. Our comprehensive suite of thin film coating solutions and application consulting services ensures unparalleled results for our clients, and helps some of the world’s most promising companies achieve technological breakthroughs and bring them to the market. The company strategically delivers its products to customers through a network of direct sales personnel, carefully chosen independent distributors, and experienced sales representatives, ensuring efficient market reach across diverse sectors around the globe. Our growth strategy is focused on leveraging our innovative technologies, proprietary know-how, unique talent and experience, and global reach to further develop microscopic coating technologies that enable better outcomes for our customers’ products and processes.

CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB

Ultrasonic Coating Solutions that Fuel Research, Innovate Industry, and Drive Manufacturing

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sono-tek.com

51-200 employees

Nanotechnology Research

Milton, NY

1975

Public Company

2k LinkedIn followers

Raised $146k

• Accounting and Internal Controls• Support and assist the Corporate Accounting Team in driving discipline and timely close of the month-end cycle; facilitate efficiencies and improvements in month-end vs. quarter-end vs. year-end close processes.• Document Standard Operating Procedures for existing month-end, GL accounting and GL consolidation processes. Validate controls and challenge processes.• Help and support with balance sheet reconciliations, periodically analyzing and closing gaps on accruals, prepaids, expense analysis, etc.• Lead the project team and facilitate the work with AR and AP Supervisors on documenting and improving accounting processes and flows related to: – Sales order to collection (revenue, AR, collection) – PO/procurement to payment (PO, AP, aging, payment, 3-way matching) – Inbound inventory purchasing (supplier terms, master product data, product costing, inbound freight and logistics, accruals)
• Financial Analysis & Insights• Support and facilitate the month-end management reporting and business analysis work (across all financial statements, cash flow preparation, revenue/sales analysis, product-level gross margin analysis, inventory adjustments, operating expense analysis, working capital metrics, etc.): – Perform variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast) – Analyze revenue drivers, margins, and cost structures – Analyze discounts, customer returns, and sales allowances – Analyze operating expenses by cost center, by vendor, and by service type• Support pricing, cost optimization, and investment decisions.• Track KPIs and business performance trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.• Act as a finance partner to business units (Sales, Operations, Marketing): – Translate financial data into business language – Support decision-making with data-backed recommendations – Challenge assumptions and drive accountability
• Process Improvement and Automation• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in transformation projects in the areas of treasury & banking and direct and indirect tax initiatives.• Standardize reporting templates for data quality and governance. Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.• Support financial, employment, tax, and legal-related audits and compliance requirements.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance2. US CPA highly preferred, or Master’s in Accounting; strong technical accounting skills are a must3. 5+ years of post-graduate experience with a top first- or second-tier CPA firm and/or private entrepreneur-led company industry experience, or a combination4. Wholesale, distribution, or logistics company experience preferred5. Skills: – Advanced Excel / financial modeling / AI techniques – Hands-on experience managing, extracting and analyzing data from ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) – Attention to detail – Self-driven, accountable/owner mindset, proactive thinker, collaborative – Process-driven, problem-solver, strategic thinking, commercial acumen – Competent verbal and written communication skills
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• Medical insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Annual discretionary bonus