Financial Manager

FINANCIAL MANAGER

OPTEX SYSTEMS, INC., specializes in precision optical systems and components for military, industrial, and commercial markets. Located in Richardson, TX, the company is a leader in designing and manufacturing advanced precision optical systems. OPTEX SYSTEMS is dedicated to quality, innovation, and delivering high-performance solutions tailored to customer needs. With decades of expertise, the company fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring its position as a trusted industry partner.

Our office in Richardson, Texas is seeking a full-time, regular, Financial Manager to be on-site. We work a 9/80 schedule which means we are off by the schedule every other Friday (see details, below).

Applicants must be U. S. Citizens or Permanent residents. We are seeking a local applicant.

**Work experience in NetSuite ERP system is a big plus, however, experience with larger ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP is acceptable. Must have strong Excel skills, as well.

A. JOB TASKS

Coordinate the company-wide monthly close and serve as the primary financial business partner for an assigned operating segment.

Operational Finance & Planning

Partner with the assigned segment General Manager and functional leaders on budgets, forecasts, actual-to-plan results, operating performance, and corrective actions.

Prepare and explain segment P&L, margin, working capital, and operating performance analyses; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Support annual plans, rolling forecasts, capital expenditure evaluations, scenario analyses, and management reporting.

Manufacturing Costing & Inventory

Analyze product, job, and contract costs, including materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and COGS; investigate cost and margin variances.

Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering on BOMs, routings, labor rates, inventory accuracy, scrap, rework, and cost improvement opportunities.

Support inventory valuation, physical and cycle counts, reconciliations, reserves, and manufacturing close activities.

Bids, Contracts & Government Contracting

Review bid and proposal economics, estimates, pricing assumptions, escalation, margins, payment terms, and financial risks in coordination with Contracts and Operations.

Monitor program profitability and forecasts, including estimates at completion and potential losses where applicable.

Support government contract cost analysis, indirect rates, cost allowability, and audit requests in coordination with appropriate personnel.

Systems, Controls & Collaboration

Support internal controls, audit requests, process documentation, reporting improvements, and NetSuite implementation and adoption.

Promote cross-training and improved use of accounting and financial data across the department.

Maintain a regular on-site presence at operating locations as needed to support plant and inventory activities.

Accounting & Month-End Close

Coordinate the monthly close calendar, deliverables, and completion of assigned journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules; escalate issues to the CFO.

Oversee assigned accounting processes and review work performed by other team members as delegated; support development and cross-training of accounting staff.

Support the CFO in consolidated financial reporting and balance sheet review; final reporting and approval remain with the CFO unless delegated.

Strategic Support

Support CFO-led initiatives, including acquisition analysis, due diligence, valuation support, and post-acquisition integration as assigned.

B. EQUIPMENT

Standard office and computer equipment.

C. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

Specialized Training: Manufacturing ERP systems, advanced Excel, financial modeling, and cost-estimating applications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, margin analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional communication skills; government contracting and FAR/CAS familiarity preferred.

Experience:

Required: 7–10+ years of progressive manufacturing finance or cost accounting. Close coordination and team leadership experience.

Preferred: Experience with U.S. government contracting strong. M&A exposure.

This position is for first shift on a 9/80 schedule which is a 9 hour day 5 days in one week of the 2-week payroll period and 4 days in the 2nd week of the payroll period.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident.

Optex Systems offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Optex Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Optex Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Optex Systems are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Optex Systems will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

Join us in this exciting opportunity where your expertise will contribute significantly to our company growth!

Applied Optics Center (AOC) is a world-class designer and manufacturer of precision optical assemblies that utilize our extensive thin-film coating expertise. For over 50 years, our state-of-the-art facility in Dallas, Texas has produced a wide range of commercial and military optical coatings and precision assembled products. AOC is a division of Optex Systems, Inc. located in Richardson, Texas, which has been in business for 31+ years. https://www.optexsys.com/optex-aoc-homepage/