Manager, Supply Chain Finance & Accounting
JM Smucker Company
Accounting & Finance, Operations
Cleveland, OH, USA · Orrville, OH, USA · Akron, OH, USA
Your Opportunity as the Manager, Supply Chain Finance & Accounting
Lead the day-to-day execution, operational stability, and tactical leadership of direct materials finance. Serve as a key people leader and trusted partner to Procurement, ensuring accurate cost reporting, disciplined processes, and effective onboarding and development of analysts and lead analysts
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% in office expectation
In this role you will:
Lead day-to-day finance operations for direct materials, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
Provide tactical leadership by coaching, developing, and supporting analysts and lead analysts
Ensure accurate reporting, including variance analysis and clear explanation of financial results
Own monthly forecasting for direct materials and monitor performance against expectations
Partner closely with Procurement and cross-functional stakeholders to support sourcing, cost changes, and business decisions
Establish and maintain process discipline, including documentation, standard work, and onboarding materials
Drive and implement process improvements while supporting change management initiatives
Support system enhancements and upgrades (e.g., ERP, reporting, planning tools), ensuring operational stability during transitions
Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and capacity constraints with recommended solutions
What we are looking for:
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or supply chain finance
Demonstrated people leadership capability with a coaching mindset
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Proven organizational skills with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
Experience with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion, Excel, Spotfire or similar)
Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience with process improvement, documentation, and change execution support
Ability to influence and communicate effectively across functions
High attention to detail with the ability to balance speed and accuracy
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Prior direct people leadership experience
Experience working in cross-functional partnerships (e.g., Procurement, Supply Chain)
Understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and supply chain finance concepts
Demonstrated ability or interest in long-term leadership growth within Supply Chain Finance
The Right Place for You
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