Business Manager (St. James, LA)
Location: St. James, Louisiana
Country: United States
Category: Business Analyst
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: September 15, 2026
Job ID: 652001
Job Description
Location: St James, LA (The Woodlands, TX will be considered for the right candidate)
Onsite-9/80's
Salary: $175-200K/year + 7.5% Bonus + Profit Sharing
Direct Reports: 4
Reporting to: CFO
Summary
The Business Finance Manager provides financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all operations. This would include performing duties to enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensures that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Additional responsibilities include maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, placing focus on optimizing department processes to increase accuracy and efficiency, conduct a variety of value added financial, operational and business process reviews in collaboration with other functions. The incumbent will interact with various leadership levels and directly interact with all functions within the Company. The position will also work closely with third-party service providers. Primary Responsibilities
- Finance focal point for all North America operations
- Provide insight, analysis, guidance to Business Teams
- Management of all monthly product costing standards
- Contact for all Syntax tickets, review status weekly with reps
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, U.S GAAP, and any local governmental requirements
- Responsibility for all activities with external auditors and third-party service providers
- Participate on local Leadership Team for St. James identifying issues, concerns, impacts to financials
- Coordination of financial forecasts, legal and management reporting, and cost center budgeting
- Management of month-end financial closing activities
- Problem solver for all aspects of the business as it relates to Financials
- Ensures integrity and accuracy of business financial data
- Fosters good teamwork and interpersonal relationships
- Conducts work in a safe manner
- Other duties as directed by the Controller or CFO
- BBS or BS degree in accounting or equivalent
- Strong management skills to manage staff in 2 locations
- Plant manufacturing experience is highly preferred (chemical manufacturing would be a bullseye)
- Proven computer skills
- Strong coordination, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills are required
- Individual should be comfortable working with all levels and functions
- Candidate should be a self-starter, willing to participate on teams, have the ability to meet deadlines, and be proactive in supporting the functional partners to meet their needs
- Experience using SAP
- Previous experience in manufacturing cost accounting is desired but not required
- A CPA or equivalent is preferred but not required
- Previous experience in manufacturing cost accounting is desired but not required
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
