Senior Analyst, Finance & Controllership

Energizer Holdings; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Energizer Holdings is seeking a Senior Plant Accountant to support month-end closing, inventory controls, and internal controls within U.S. Production Operations. You will partner with plant management, SC&O FP&A, and other functions to ensure accurate inventory valuation and compliance.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile inventories, monitor variances, and drive continuous improvements in material flow, costing, and reporting. A strong Excel background and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with Plant Manufacturing and/or Warehouse Inventory control and flow.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the plant subject matter expert for inventory accounting and controls.
• Partner with supply chain, warehouse, production, and procurement to improve inventory management.
• Prepare monthly close journal entries related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Monitor inventory transactions and material flows for accurate valuation.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and audits.
• Lead or participate in inventory-related projects and ERP enhancements.

Skills

Accounting/Finance experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization - we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we're a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

The Sr. Plant Accountant is an integral part of our U.S. Production Operations Management team. This role primarily supports the Plant Controller(s) with month-end closing, ad-hoc financial analyses, inventory control and SOX/Internal Control compliance. The primary customers that this role supports are the Plant Management team(s) and the SC&O FP&A team as well as other functions such as Corp. Accounting, Tax, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the plant subject matter expert for inventory accounting and inventory controls, providing leadership and guidance to operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure inventory accuracy, proper material movement, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Partner with supply chain, warehouse, production, and procurement teams to improve inventory management processes, material flow, and inventory visibility across the plant.
• Analyze and investigate manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor, overhead, scrap, yield, and inventory-related variances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly close journal entries related to inventory, cost accounting, manufacturing operations, and plant activities while ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations with a primary focus on inventory accounts, inventory reserves, work-in-process (WIP), inventory adjustments, and manufacturing accruals.
• Monitor inventory transactions and material flows throughout the manufacturing process to ensure proper financial valuation, accurate system reporting, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate, oversee, and analyze physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and inventory audits, ensuring compliance with established inventory control procedures.
• Monitor standard costs, bill of materials (BOMs), routing structures, and inventory valuation methodologies to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting.
• Respond timely to internal and external audit requests and support inventory-related audits by providing documentation, analysis, and control evidence.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end inventory reporting, inventory reserve analyses, and other required corporate reporting packages.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory controls, inventory accuracy, material flow efficiency, transaction discipline, and manufacturing cost performance.
• Lead or participate in special projects related to inventory management, warehouse operations, ERP system enhancements, cost accounting, and supply chain optimization.

What we are looking for

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of accounting/finance experience
• Experience with Plant Manufacturing and/or Warehouse Inventory control and flow
• Comfortable in review and analysis of plant financial statements
• Strong user of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines, attention to detail, self-starter, independent thinker, quick learner, excellent/pro-active communicator, and good team player.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree (e.g. MBA) and/or advanced certification (e.g. CMA/CPA)
• Prior consumer packaged goods experience
• Understanding/Prior usage of SAP
• Knowledge in building product costs a plus

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00/Yr. - USD $137,000.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues' professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues - including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.