Job Desc
-Responsible for financial analysis of trends and business opportunities. Primary focus is Profit & Loss and balance sheet responsibilities, reporting and analysis.
-This would include research work on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital, account reconciliations, investment and financial and expense performance comparisons, as well as recording revenues, product costs, operating expenses and general accruals.
-Provides financial and business issue support for specific cost center functions.
-Utilizes complex systems and processes to prepare detailed forecasts (weekly, monthly and long term), “what if” analysis reports, graphs and charts of data to enable focus and improvements to sales, contra revenues, margins, operating profits and ROIC.
-Assists in the development of organization financial policies, conducts special economic model analysis and assessments and collaborates with other departments in the preparation of statistical studies.
-Actively participates and contributes to the reengineering of information technology systems and processes which will improve the quality of timely data and the operating results.
-Adapts to the use of newly developed tools and technologies in the field of financial forecast and analysis and control.
-Communicates and drives adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the organization’s financial goals and policies.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent (at least 18 hours of accounting preferred.)
• CPA or MBA preferred. 6-8 years experience in a financial or accounting environment.
• Superior written and oral communication – especially with the English Language
• Ability to interface, present and communicate successfully with all levels of management and large groups.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel formulas and macros, Powerpoint, Word.
• Experience with SAP highly desirable.
• Type of Experience Intermediate to thorough level of knowledge of tactical Accounting/financial analysis. Exposure to strategic planning at this level desirable.