The successful candidate will be highly analytical, and detail orientated. Responsible for preparing monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages, variance analysis focused on costing, budgeting/forecasting of department costs and product std costs, and other business activities, as well as providing information analysis to help support decision-making processes. In-depth knowledge of accounting and finance systems and basic computer software. Excellent communicator, with superb presentation and problem-solving skills
Essential Functions/Job Duties
- A key contributor to recurring reporting packages presented to site and executive leadership teams & responsible for formal presentation of various analysis
- Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
- Manage costing in the ERP system, performing daily, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc cost rolls reviewing for accuracy, and documenting explanations for changes
- Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
- Creating and maintaining advanced financial reports and analysis which will include gathering, evaluating, and analyzing a wide variety of data and information
- Assist with the annual budget and quarterly flex processes, specifically concerning cost/margin and operating expenses
- Works closely with internal customer groups and acts as a resource within the team with process improvement and problem resolution
- Evaluating the financial impact of certain pipeline, investment, and business development opportunities
- Develops procedures that maintain and maximize the usefulness of company systems and work with internal customer groups to implement and evaluate processes
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives as requested by the senior leadership team.
- As necessary, offer analytical support for departmental projects
- Projects and other duties as assigned
5 years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal control areas
Baseline understanding of auditing, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404, risk and controls
Baseline understanding of data analysis and information technology techniques
Baseline understanding of fraud prevention/detection/awareness/auditing techniques
Excellent analytical, written communication, interpersonal, listening, interviewing, organizational, consulting, and presentation skills
BA/BS Finance/Accounting or other business related field