Finance Manager - Arktura Job at Armstrong World Industries

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Primary location: Carson, California Relocation offered: No Employment status: Full-Time Travel: The estimated base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $166,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility. Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Architectural Specialties, the Finance Manager is the senior financial leader for the Arktura business, responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting operations while serving as a trusted partner to operational and divisional leadership. This role holds broad ownership across financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, product costing, and direct oversight of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Sales and Use Tax. This is a hands-on leadership role that demands both strategic thinking and operational execution - requiring a collaborative leader who develops talent, influences cross functional decision making, and drives continuous improvement across finance processes and systems. What’s in it for you! • Strategic Influence as a trusted partner to senior leadership, shaping decisions that impact operations, growth, and profitability. • Career Growth Potential in a complex, multi ‑ functional environment that values initiative, leadership, and continuous improvement. • High Visibility Role with influence across multiple business functions. What You’ll Do Leadership & Business Partnership • Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering strong financial discipline, accountability, and professional growth. • Serve as the primary financial partner to functional leaders, providing insight to support strategic and operational decision-making. • Advise leadership on the financial impact of business initiatives, investments, and operational changes. Financial Reporting & Controls • Manage the full month-end close cycle, including financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis. • Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control standards. • Maintain strong internal controls across all finance and accounting processes, including AR, AP, Payroll, Inventory, balance sheet integrity, and tax-related activities. FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting • Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes for revenue, manufacturing costs, and SG&A expenses. • Monitor financial performance against plan and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to leadership. • Build and maintain financial models and analytics to support decision-making and improve business performance. • Drive business results through analysis of sales performance, including revenue trends, pricing, mix, volume, and margin, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Costing & Operational Finance • Manage the standard cost roll-forward and variance analysis across materials, labor, and overhead, partnering with operations to ensure data accuracy and meaningful insights. • Drive improvement in costing methodologies, inventory management, reporting, and operational finance processes to enhance accuracy and strengthen financial decision making. • Support productivity initiatives, capital ROI evaluations, and cost-reduction projects. Transactional Finance & Tax Oversight • Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes to ensure timely collections, accurate disbursements, and effective cash flow management. • Provide oversight for payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate internal controls. • Oversee Sales and Use Tax processes, including compliance, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders as needed. • Ensure transactional finance activities are aligned with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. Systems & Process Improvement • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes, addressing gaps, and implementing scalable solutions aligned with business needs. • Lead initiatives to improve finance systems and data, reporting infrastructure, and process automation, increasing the efficiency and reliability of financial operations. • Improve close cycle performance and reporting quality through workflow redesign, standardization and improved process discipline. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct reporting responsibility for the following positions: • Accounting Analyst (1) • Staff Accountant (1) • Cost Accountant (1) • Accounts Payable Specialist (1) • Accounts Receivable Clerk (1) • Accounting Manager (1) What will make you successful • Experienced forecasting revenue, operating costs, labor, and SG&A expenses. • Deep knowledge of manufacturing accounting, standard costing, and cost structures. • Working knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Sales and Use Tax processes and controls. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated ability to connect sales and operational metrics to financial performance. • Proven leadership capability in driving innovation, process improvements, and business results. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across levels of the organization. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across plant and corporate teams. • Detail-oriented, client-focused, and committed to delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality results. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred. • Minimum 7 years of experience in finance or accounting, including strong manufacturing accounting experience. • Minimum 7 years of ERP systems experience required. • Prior supervisory or people management experience required. • Experience with Infor SyteLine, SAP, BW, OneStream, or similar ERP systems preferred. • At least 3 years of plant controller experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? About Arktura LLC At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, creating proprietary software and machinery to meet evolving demands. Please visit our website at www.arktura.com to learn more about us. About Armstrong World Industries, Inc . Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America. At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces. For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees. We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us. Our Sustainability Ambition "Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to: Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact. About the location (Carson, CA) Carson is a city in the South Bay and the Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Carson is a thriving, diverse, destination city - a great place to live, work and play with an unlimited future. While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the art sports complex and the Carson Community Center. Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at talentacquisition@armstrongceilings.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Come and build your future with us and apply today! #LI-MM1

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Primary location: Carson, California
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
What’s in it for you!
Strategic Influence as a trusted partner to senior leadership, shaping decisions that impact operations, growth, and profitability.
Career Growth Potential in a complex, multi ‑ functional environment that values initiative, leadership, and continuous improvement.
High Visibility Role with influence across multiple business functions.
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Business Partnership
Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering strong financial discipline, accountability, and professional growth.
Serve as the primary financial partner to functional leaders, providing insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Advise leadership on the financial impact of business initiatives, investments, and operational changes.
Financial Reporting & Controls
Manage the full month-end close cycle, including financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control standards.
Maintain strong internal controls across all finance and accounting processes, including AR, AP, Payroll, Inventory, balance sheet integrity, and tax-related activities.
FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes for revenue, manufacturing costs, and SG&A expenses.

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred.
Experience with Infor SyteLine, SAP, BW, OneStream, or similar ERP systems preferred.
At least 3 years of plant controller experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

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401k

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