Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience, with manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial activities for plant reporting – daily, weekly, and monthly operating results including performance analysis.
• Support preparation of monthly financial forecast, annual plant operating budget and five-year plan.
• Monthly and quarterly financial closing activities including journal entry preparation, variance analysis, account reconciliation, and various report submissions.
• Administer quarterly Sarbanes Oxley assessments for the finance department and assists with audits.
• Oversight, tracking and analysis of indirect spending.
• Responsible for project accounting and fixed asset management.
• Lease tracking and accounting according to FASB guidelines.
• Providing weekly reports for hours and adjustments to the corporate payroll team.
• Support any sales, COGS, inventory, and AR/AP activities as needed.
• Support operations in driving Productivity Improvement Plans (participating in workshops, signing off on finance savings, integrating plans into forecasts, etc.)
• Significant interaction with plant and corporate personnel of all levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on Excel.
• SOX and Plex experience preferred, but not required.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• General understanding of ABC and standard costing preferred.
• Sales/Use and CAT Tax experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.