Accounting Analyst - Manufacturing - Cleveland, TN

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Analyst Accounting. This is an onsite role at our Cleveland, TN location.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Analyst is a key position that is responsible for the day to day Finance operations. This position ensures that all daily activities within the Finance Department are customer focused and performed in a manner consistent with achievement of the plant and finance vision, goals and objectives.

• Internal Reporting Ownership & Controls
  • Ensure strict adherence to all Whirlpool manufacturing standards and SOX controls
  • Daily operational reporting (labor, consumable spend, overtime, and scrap)
• Forecasting and Planning
  • Provide near and long-range forecasting (including Profit Plan) to enhance strategic decision making (strategy planning, annual profit plan, and monthly outlook)
  • Learn month-end journal entries & other finance tasks as backup to other finance team members
• Manage and Drive Process Efficiency
  • Drive improvements in key financial processes to optimize efficiency and quality of data
• Drive Analytical Insights for Process Partner
  • Deliver analytical insights and influence decision-making by influencing business partners
  • Establish relationships with process partners in the finance organization that facilitate effective collaboration and drive positive change in our processes
• Key member of World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
  • Be fully competent in CD Pillar Methodology
  • Lead and assist in training to support Cost Deployment activities
  • Drive cost savings by identifying gaps through resource allocation decision and analysis, capital requisition and cost management

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2+ years of finance or accounting experience
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work autonomously with little oversight and make prudent and informed decisions, often quickly and with limited information
• Strong understanding of Lean principles, tools, and methodologies. Proven track record in driving continuous improvement via lean tools (World Class Manufacturing experience)
• Must be able to identify problems, analyze root cause and implement solutions that address the root-cause and minimize business risk
• Proven ability to grow individual and organization competency through proactive coaching and mentoring
• Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution and team building skills
• Value diversity of ideas, opinions, experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives needed to foster a competitive global business environment
• Strong technology skills, particularly with the Google suite of applications and SAP

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy
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