Summary Description
In this role you will participate in the development and production of critical analysis and reporting of financial and operational results in relation to strategic and financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and prior year results. Compile and analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support. Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements. Work closely with external auditors during audit planning and year-end audit as well as various departments during the annual budget process.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Proactive analysis of all operating segment financial reports, projections and performance trends identifying opportunities to improve performance and assist business in ideation and implementation of improvements.
- Review monthly budget vs. actual reports by budget center, follows up on budget variances and reports significant items to management.
- Preparation of annual budget and financial forecasts.
- Prepares financial and cash flow analysis for evaluation of large capital projects.
- Assist with preparation of cash flow analysis and projections.
- Prepares multi-year financial projections.
- Assists with yearly strategic and business planning process.
- Standard and ad hoc monthly and quarterly reporting to management and various departments.
- Provides support for various sales programs, including MDF, Rebates, Co-op Financing, Bonuses, etc.
- Assist in preparation of annual tax supporting documents.
- Co-lead contact for external audit process during audit planning and year-end audit to ensure timely issuing of signed audited financial statements.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statement with footnotes.
- Research and resolve business segment & departmental inquiries and issues for assigned areas of responsibilities.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close for assigned responsibilities.
- Actively participate in department and/or cross-functional projects.
- Perform research and analysis as requested by management and prepare executive level presentations and reports.
- Document internal control policies and procedures throughout the organization, recommend control and process improvements, develop test procedures, and implement control testing.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by management.
- Treats coworkers equally without regard to race, religion, handicap, veteran status, sex, national origin or age in accordance with all local, state and federal Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discriminatory regulations.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with strong accounting skills.
- CPA with public accounting experience preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting/finance related experience is required.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with budgeting & forecasting preferred.
- Proficient in data analytics and analysis. Able to mine complex data sets leveraging analytical tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, AI.
- Ability to meet deadlines while providing quality products is required.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP/CPM systems, MS Office and advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers.
- Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills and decision-making abilities.
- Understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
- Intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to succeed in a team environment.
- Customer Service Oriented.
Core Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Planning & Organizing Work
- Commitment to Personal Learning/Knowledge Growth
A condition of employment is that all candidates are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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