Contractor Sales Representative

Contractor Sales Representative Remote (U.S.) | Approximately 30% Domestic Travel A growing multi-site manufacturing organization is seeking a Contractor Sales Representative to join its finance team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving cost visibility, inventory accuracy, operational performance, and profitability across multiple production facilities nationwide. Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, this position will serve as a key business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams, providing critical analysis and insights that support strategic decision-making. About the Opportunity - This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance professional who enjoys working independently, traveling to operations, and partnering with plant leadership to improve financial performance. - The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, variance analysis, and manufacturing operations, along with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations. - Candidates located in centrally positioned U.S. markets are preferred to support travel requirements, though the role is primarily home-based when not visiting manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities - Driving Financial Performance - You'll be the go-to resource for understanding what drives manufacturing costs and profitability across multiple production sites. - From evaluating spending trends to identifying sources of margin improvement, your analysis will help guide key business decisions. - Improving Inventory Accuracy & Controls - A major focus of this position is strengthening inventory management practices. - You'll evaluate inventory performance, review existing procedures, identify control gaps, and partner with operational teams to improve overall accuracy and efficiency. - Partnering with Manufacturing Operations - You'll spend time in the plants building relationships with site leadership, understanding production processes firsthand, validating financial assumptions, and uncovering opportunities for operational improvement. - Providing Decision Support - Leadership will rely on your insights to support initiatives involving pricing, profitability, product mix, process improvements, and long-term planning. - You'll turn complex data into meaningful recommendations that drive results. Ideal Background - We're looking for someone who can operate independently and confidently in a manufacturing environment. - Successful candidates will typically have: - 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, cost analysis, or manufacturing finance - Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations - Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost drivers - Proven ability to analyze variances and identify performance improvement opportunities - Advanced Excel and ERP system experience - Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field This opportunity is ideal for someone who: - Enjoys solving operational and financial problems - Can work independently with minimal oversight - Likes spending time in manufacturing environments - Is comfortable challenging the status quo and improving existing processes - Wants to have a visible impact on business performance Location & Travel - This position is primarily remote, with approximately 30% travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. - Candidates located in centrally positioned markets will have the greatest ease supporting travel requirements. IND4