ACT Program - Finance/Accounting Pathway

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability (Long & Short-Term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Advancement & Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC invites graduates to join its ACT Program - Finance/Accounting Pathway in a structured three-year development program. You'll rotate through plant accounting, FP&A, and commercial finance while receiving targeted training and mentoring from senior leaders.

You'll gain hands-on experience in financial operations, reporting, and analysis, preparing you for future leadership roles within a leading wire and cable manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in finance or accounting.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Preferred: 5–7 years of experience in finance.

Responsibilities

• Administers finance operations across multiple departments and ensures invoicing, budgeting, and forecasting are accurate and timely.
• Analyzes financial data, identifies trends, and collaborates with senior staff to provide actionable insights.
• Supports daily financial activities including accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting.
• Participates in quarterly and annual reporting, coordinating with other teams to meet deadlines.
• Assists in process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical Skills

GAAP

Process Improvement

Economics

Corporate Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

ACT Program - Finance/Accounting Pathway

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location:SCUPP

Job Summary

ââSouthwire's Finance Development Program recognizes early emergent talent from recent college graduates and serves as a pipeline for talented college graduates to enter Southwire on a full-time basis after graduation. This program is designed to successfully develop future business leaders through a combination of diverse rotational assignments, targeted training, continuous coaching and development. As a participant in this three-year program, you will have exposure to many accounting and finance operations and business leaders for one of North America's leading manufacturers in the wire and cable industry. You will gain on the job and project work experience along with leadership skills by completing four financial rotations: operational (plant) accounting, financial planning and analysis and commercial finance in two divisions.â

Key Responsibilities

• Administers finance operations across multiple departments, ensuring that financial processes, such as invoicing, budgeting, and forecasting, are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Analyzes somewhat complex financial data, identifying trends and anomalies in financial performance and collaborating with senior team members to provide actionable insights.
• Applies knowledge of finance principles to support daily operational needs, assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Coordinates somewhat complex financial processes, ensuring alignment between different teams and departments to meet deadlines for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Completes routine financial analysis tasks as part of the rotational program, including preparing financial reports and compiling necessary data for budgeting or auditing purposes.
• Examines financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data before presentation to management for strategic decision-making.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline financial processes, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and minimize errors in financial data management.
• Implements standard financial procedures and processes, assisting senior finance professionals in integrating process improvements across various teams within the department.
• Communicates financial results and insights to both internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring clarity and understanding of financial data in non-financial terms.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Preferred Education & Experience

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5%

Standing: 5%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Balances Stakeholders

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Process Improvement

Economics

Corporate Finance

SAP Applications

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.