Finance Manager (Vernon Hills, IL)

The Mom Project is excited to partner with Rust-Oleum in their search for a Finance Manager. This role is on-site in Vernon Hills, IL.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products, including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings, and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

About the Role:

The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the global FP&A function at Rust-Oleum, thus helping drive financial decision-making and supporting the organization’s strategic initiatives. This role will provide analytical and accounting support through various financial analyses, data collection, and key performance reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Brand, Sales, and Innovation teams to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and promotional investments.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned brands. Analyze P&L drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Monitor brand performance against targets, providing actionable insights and variance analysis. Drive accountability for financial results.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for internal management review meetings and Board meetings.
• Collaborate with different teams within Finance to update/submit the weekly forecast.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, forecasting, and the annual budget process as requested.
• Perform ad hoc analysis around financial performance.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Review/validate data for accuracy and consistency.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required; a double major in Finance is preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience working in an accounting or finance setting
• CPA is preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Onestream, Hyperion, SAP, or similar systems a plus
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of P&L management
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to multitask and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
• Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think creatively, high-driven, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure situations in order to meet deadlines.

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.

We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.