Financial Analyst will assist the Plant Controller with the financial management of the 3 businesses across the campus. This includes performing various activities including assisting with the monthly close and forecast processes as well as analyzing results and reporting key business drivers for each of the businesses. The Analyst also help a maintain solid internal controls environment on all activities, will work with plant personnel to identify cost reduction opportunities, submit capital requisitions, and help maintain plant cost accounting systems.

Description of Work:

• Perform duties for month end financial statement close including journal entries and variance analysis

• Prepare, review, and maintain monthly Blackline account reconciliations and tasks

• Support a solid internal controls environment and participate in both internal and external audits

• Perform inventory reconciliations and inventory and fixed asset cycle counts / audits

• Assist in maintaining and updating plant standard costs

• Collect and analyze data on operational metrics and performance and work with other functions to drive cost out ideas

• Manage project costing and asset management transactions within the plant

• Assist with annual plant budget process and monthly forecasts

• Support plant management to enhance their Financial Acumen and understanding of plant spending

• Ad hoc financial analysis in support of plant operations

• Present financial data both internally and externally as required

• Prepare cost models for new business

• Other functions and projects as assigned in support of plant and company operations

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal; Less than 10%

• Hours of work / work schedule / flextime:

o 40 hours per week or more as required to accomplish objectives

Required Skills:

• Initiative and strong drive for results

• GAAP and cost accounting knowledge

• An inquisitive nature and good analytical skills

• Strong computer and system skills --Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Attention to detail, accuracy, process-oriented and organized

• Desire to learn and positive team attitude

Desired Skills:

• Cost modeling

• Inventory control and management

• Manufacturing / Six Sigma background

• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley

• CMA certification preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3 – 5 years of progressive industry experience

System skills:

• Integrated ERP system experience (PeopleSoft or SAP a plus)

• Blackline Account Reconciliation Tool

Soft Skills:

• Ambitious and aspires to grow professionally

• Able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels to accomplish objectives

• Able to lead accounting / finance-based projects

• Able to manage through ambiguity and perform in fast past environment