Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Description

Are you an Accountant looking to join one of the top companies in the Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in financial roles such as financial analyst, CPM, or project finance?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work hybrid with our client in Raleigh, NC. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• As a Senior Financial Analyst - Controlling / Planning Specialist, you will be at the forefront of transforming our financial strategy through automation and advanced reporting.
• You will support the Head of Regional Controlling with high-level financial tasks, including managing monthly closing, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, forecasts, and data analysis.
• Collaborating closely with Project Managers, you will ensure financials accurately reflect project execution in accordance with IFRS.
• Your role will involve leading cross-functional teams such as Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Tax, and Accounting, driving process improvements, and leveraging cutting-edge digital platforms to enhance reporting and compliance.
• Automate and Optimize Processes:
  Lead full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes, utilizing automation tools to streamline complex cost reviews and strategic financial planning.
• Advanced Reporting:
  Drive financial accuracy and efficiency by conducting in-depth variance analysis and presenting strategic insights to senior management using advanced reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau.
• Strategic Oversight:
  Oversee quarterly P&L reviews, identifying key trends and areas for strategic improvement through data-driven insights.
• Balance Sheet Management:
  Analyze and interpret balance sheet statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations, providing insights for optimizing asset and liability management.
• Free Cash Flow Analysis:
  Conduct thorough free cash flow analyses to assess the company's financial health and liquidity.
• Identify trends and variances and provide actionable insights to improve cash flow management.
• Ensure Compliance:
  Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to retention guidelines to facilitate audits and uphold Internal Control standards.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Collaborate with project managers to influence project planning and execution, integrating automated reporting solutions.
• Supports semi-complex accounting activities such as account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries; may include tax accounting activities.
• Prepares various accounting and tax reports.
• Prepares and maintains ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and fiscal reports.
• Maintains and processes semi-complex entries in accordance with US GAAP.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $41.42/hr
• Hours:
  
  40 Hours/Week 1st Shift
• Length:
  Temp (6 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial roles such as financial analyst, CPM, or project finance.
• Minimum 3 years of Hands‑on experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and strategic planning

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics or Business, or Accounting
• SAP knowledge
• CPA:
  Certified Public Accountant
• MBA:
  Master of Business Administration
• MS:
  Master of Science.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, GAAP, IFRS, SAP, Microsoft Office, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in automation and reporting tools, particularly Power BI and Tableau.
• Knowledge of Alterix and Snowflake.
• Detailed knowledge of accounting principles and financial policies/procedures.