Sr. Accounting Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

The Senior Accounting/Financial Analyst position will provide support and lead the month-end close process to ensure alignment of the Performance Polymer Solutions/Life Sciences deadlines, prepare general ledger entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet and income statement (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.). Support the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes for standard cost development for the site to ensure transparency of costs and margins.

Works with site leadership to ensure all plant accounting activities comply with the processes outlined in the ICRF, IFRS, GAAP, PPS/LS policies, and sound business practices.

The ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter, detail oriented, and have a high propensity for problem solving. This role requires a hands-on individual that can work independently to drive tasks to completion and be able to pivot as needed based on priorities. The Senior Financial Analyst will maintain integrity of systems and databases - identify and resolve issues that impact usability and system performance.

Promotes a safe working environment, complies with proper use of PPE, reports incidents and participates in functional department safety meetings. Exhibits good environmental practices and procedures consistent with job(s) performed and EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.

** Accounting & Reporting*
* + Month-end close in QAD, DSS inputs, coordinate internal financial reports (monthly site report, operational analysis of efficiency, scrap, cost, variances).

+ Support Annual Budget Process and quarterly reforecasts.

+ Serve as financial support for QAD+ team as well as other shared resources.

+ Provide detailed analysis of actual vs. budget spend.

+ Support new product costing and review of current costs throughout the year.

+ Support establishment of inputs for annual standard cost roll.

+ Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program supporting Supply Chain.

+ Assist central team with updates to Life Sciences DSS metrics annually and as needed.

+ Collaborate with Life Sciences North American Finance teams on DSS best practices and training as needed.

+ Collaborate with team on financial analysis on all capex projects below $50k and larger projects as needed.

** Compliance*
* + Support the annual ICRF gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans

+ Assist Controller with annual security review of user rights in QAD

+ Digital Champion

+ Coordinates and supports site and various cross functional unites complete software and other digital software upgrades.

** QAD System Maintenance*
* + Support adding/changing key financial data in QAD

+ Cost Centers

+ GL Accounts

+ Sub-Accounts

+ Product Lines

+ Financial Reports

Support CI/WCM Initiatives ensuring countermeasures, projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly.

 Support site's loss deployment process to identify improvement opportunities by utilizing Power BI tools and conducts meetings communicating date trends.

 Updates and communicates Site KPIs

** Experience/

Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's Degree Accounting/Finance Required

+ Master's Degree Finance/Business Preferred

+ General Accounting, Cost Accounting and financial analysis 5+ Years Required

- ** Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.*
* + Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

+ Live Well Wellness Program

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

+ 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

+ Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

+ Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

+ Commuter…