Tasks and Responsibilities:

Lead timely, accurate and complete submission of all financial data including annual budgets, quarterly forecasting and monthly financial analysis; understanding and explaining variances to all levels of Management as well as advising on actions to achieve improved results and overall recommendations for improvement
Work with Plant Operations teams to monitor and control expenses, develop and implement enhanced metrics, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as required
Work closely with Supply Chain team on product costings ensuring they have the necessary information to make the appropriate decision to ensure successful growth
Track, validate and report cost savings and value creation projects to drive continuous cost improvements
Experience with commercial contracts dealing with customer and supply transactions and agreements including review of contracts and agreements for proper accounting treatment
Assist with the annual audit conducted by a Big 4 accounting firm
Ensure compliance with all Company, Accounting and Government Standards, Policies and Regulations.
Work with Corporate Controller and division controller to evaluate and implement new accounting guidance
Build solid collaborative working relationships within Finance team and across the organization
Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
Analyze customer profitability and operational performance
Provides training, guidance, and direction to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner
Ability to identify business improvement opportunities and work as a partner with operations, manufacturing, and sales to capitalize on those opportunities
Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
Some travel required may be required (< 10%).

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values
Ability to build solid collaborative working relationships within Finance team and across the organization
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical financial skills including high degree of comfort working with databases and designing queries
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience preferably with manufacturing and possess a working knowledge of GAAP, with 3 years in a supervisory position
Public Accounting experience is preferred
Advanced knowledge of Excel formulas and functions
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
Strong analytical and data gathering skills
Strong business and accounting acumen
Must be assertive, self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge and ability to create reports via access queries, crystal reports, or other reporting tools
Critical to be someone who can roll up the sleeves and do whatever it takes – a doer, not a delegator, but also lead and grow team
Need to be someone who is willing to take initiative and independent in order to “figure it out” and follow through to make sure tasks are completed
Adept with ERP systems

Personality and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
Experience working with, and presenting to, senior executives

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