Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing Cost Accounting

Precision Castparts; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team in Muskegon, MI. The role involves preparing and analyzing routine financial reports, forecasting A/R metrics, and supporting budgeting processes.

You will prepare monthly journal entries, conduct variance analyses, and help drive cost efficiencies within a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance, at least two years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/ERP

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with standard cost accounting.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and ERP systems (Syteline preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze daily/weekly P&L reporting requirements (Schedule 3).
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Gather and prepare periodic financial performance reports (monthly/quarterly).
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support SOX initiatives and cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with IT on financial system improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Syteline

BI reporting tools

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for using professional judgement for ongoing assignments throughout the accounting operations including preparation of financial reports, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial data, making financial presentations, and working on other complex financial projects as needed to support the group accounting function.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of Daily/weekly P&L reporting requirements (includes Schedule 3).
• Assists in forecasting A/R Metrics for quarter end, and year end.
• Assists in financial planning and forecasting activities.
• Gathers financial information necessary to develop and prepare periodic financial performance reports. (Monthly and Quarterly reviews).
• Reviewing and analyzing the customer material bankbook.
• Preparation of monthly Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations.
• Helps prepare annual budgets and target setting.
• Identifies and investigates variances between budget and actual spend.
• Aids in formulating and administering corporate financial policies.
• Assists in preparing reports for financial presentations.
• Helps in the design of financial models and financial reports to evaluate financial strategies.
• Provides assistance to the IT department on various projects for identifying methods to streamline accounting or other systems for improved efficiency and cost reduction purposes.
• Supports and actively participates in SOX initiatives.
• Must be willing to work extra hours, when needed, to ensure deliverables and deadlines are timely met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study, and 2 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience with standard cost accounting.

Preferred

• Syteline experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills in MS Excel, Word, BI reporting tools and other data management applications as well as experience working in ERP systems.
• High degree of integrity and ability to retain confidential and sensitive information.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Inquisitive, asks pertinent questions to arrive at a deeper understanding of a subject matter.
• Flexible with a willingness to travel as required to support business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, or sit. Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment such as printer, scanner, calculator, and copy machine. occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The typical work environment is a standard office setting / office contained in a manufacturing setting. The employee is occasionally required to perform work in a manufacturing setting, occasionally exposed to high noise levels.

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
• Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran