Accounting and Financial Analyst

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* Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next‑generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.*

Location: Knoxville, TN

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $59,000 to $85,000

Relocation: No

Visa Sponsorship:
* Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.*

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

The Accounting and Financial Analyst is critical to supporting the Venture Boat Group (VBG) North American finance and senior leadership teams, helping to managea~$80M+ revenue business for our Bayliner and Heyday product lines. The position willassistin financial oversight of the two brands including both monthly / quarterly close accounting activities, and commercial, operations activity support,forecasts and budgets. This will report to the Manager, FP&A andbe a key thought partner of various functional management teams.

This person would bring financial acumen, thoughtpartnershipand be able to grow into future leadership roles.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

• Perform monthly closing activities, ensuring accuracy of month end results and compliance with all internal and external deadlines.
• Process inter-company transactions and confirm related balances for domestic and global business partners. Research and resolve related variances.
• Complete variance analysis and provide management with ad hoc reports as requested.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries, complete assigned reconciliations of general ledgeraccountsand prepare financial reports.
• Utilize U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and internal controls.
• Prepare various fiscal reports for the division including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly financial close processes including the sales flash, journal entries, reconciliations, and judgmental reserve preparation. Participate in the post close processes such as monthly reconciliations.
• Work with brand leadership on key initiatives and performance tracking. Partner with commercial, operations, and finance teams.
• Maintain reporting such as retail and pipeline in support of monthly internal VBG, BBG and BC reviews.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis for the VBG organization.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets. Participate in audits.
• Effectively establish priorities and manage multiple responsibilities, such as business team and finance deliverables and adhering to corporate timelines.
• Problem-solving ability to analyze results, identify opportunities and create solutions.
• Actively test business processes, procedures and controls and provide recommendations to make improvements.
• Periodically assist the BBG FP&A team on select reporting and tasks.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• One to three years of finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or brand environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Cost Accounting.
• Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data using Excel or Power BI.
• Proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
• Strong communications and ability to concisely build a narrative for management, public groups, peers, and staff.
• Must be a willing partner to the senior leadership team and be able to represent the…