Financial Analyst

Summary

This position reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for various on- going assignments throughout the accounting operations, including preparation of financial reports, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial data, making financial presentations, and working on other projects as needed to support the group accounting function.

Primary Responsibilities

* Work safely. Adhere to all Company and regulatory EH&S and 6S policies and procedures.

* Preparation and analysis of Daily/weekly P&L reporting requirements (includes Schedule 3).

* Assists in forecasting A/R Metrics for quarter end, and year end.

* Assists in financial planning and forecasting activities.

* Gathers financial information necessary to develop and prepare periodic financial performance reports. (Monthly and Quarterly reviews).

* Reviewing and analyzing the customer material bankbook.

* Preparation of monthly Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations.

* Helps prepare annual budgets and target setting.

* Identifies and investigates variances between budget and actual spend.

* Aids in formulating and administering corporate financial policies.

* Assists in preparing reports for financial presentations.

* Helps in the design of financial models and financial reports to evaluate financial strategies.

* Provides assistance to the IT department on various projects for identifying methods to streamline accounting or other systems for improved efficiency and cost reduction purposes.

* Supports and actively participates in SOX initiatives.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

Required:

* Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting.

* For Senior Financial Analyst 5+ years combined experience in both general and cost accounting fields.

* Experience with standard cost accounting.

Preferred:

* Syteline experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all levels of the organization.

* Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

* Proficient computer skills in MS Excel, Word, BI reporting tools and other data management applications as well as experience working in ERP systems.

* High degree of integrity and ability to retain confidential and sensitive information.

* Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

* Inquisitive, asks pertinent questions to arrive at a deeper understanding of a subject matter.

* Flexible with a willingness to travel as required to support business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, or sit. Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment such as printer, scanner, calculator, and copy machine. occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The typical work environment is a standard office setting / office contained in a manufacturing setting. The employee is occasionally required to perform work in a manufacturing setting, occasional exposure to high noise level.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

* Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran