Overview
This role involves planning and directing accounting operations at assigned facilities within the finance department. The position reports to the CFO and is classified as exempt. The location varies with little travel required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the facilities' closing process ensuring financial reporting meets corporate deadlines and complies with corporate policies
- Produce periodic financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards
- Perform analyses and prepare accounting journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, payroll, inventory, and other areas
- Conduct monthly account reconciliations
- Develop budgets and forecasts and follow up on deviations
- Lead the development of quarterly forecasts for assigned locations
- Analyze actual results versus forecasts and prepare variance analyses
- Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for action
- Partner with operations to analyze various production metrics
- Prepare and present ad hoc cost analyses and reports
- Reconcile inventory balances across ERP systems and physical counts
- Analyze and report inventory reserves including slow-moving and obsolete items
- Provide cost data for make-versus-buy decisions, pricing updates, and profitability analysis
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
- Minimum of five years of related experience
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn new technologies
- Experience with (Infor) Visual ERP is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
- Ability to travel as needed
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.