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Posted: 02/07/2025 Job Number: 21629 Pay Rate: 65000

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage the accurate closing process for one or more business units within AFL.
Communicate financial results clearly and effectively to the management team, including explanations of variances compared to plan or historical results.
Develop a strong understanding of the business environment and provide insights on changes related to volume and contribution margin.
Provide detailed analysis of revenues and margins by customer, product category, and/or project.
Analyze spending variations by department and account.
Assist in cost reduction efforts through financial analysis.
Where applicable, maintain accurate standard costs to satisfy absorption and lower-of-cost testing.
Where applicable, calculate and analyze revenue using percentage of completion accounting.
Perform physical inventory and fixed asset reconciliations annually or as required by organizational or corporate guidelines.
Assist in cycle counting and inventory sampling on a quarterly basis to improve inventory accuracy. Conduct root cause analysis and training when inventory variances are identified.
Collaborate with the Finance Director to improve the control environment by self-assessing key controls within the business unit (e.G., purchasing, inventory control, receiving, shipping).
Support audit preparation to ensure timely delivery and response to audit inquiries.
Work with the Finance Director to minimize SUD adjustments related to audit findings (aiming for no required audit adjustments).
Provide monthly and semi-annual forecasts and explain forecast variances to business leaders.

Personal Qualities

Detail-oriented –Accuracy is essential.
Independent –Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Analytical –Capable of complex reasoning and in-depth analysis.
Results-focused –Driven to achieve business objectives.
Strong interpersonal skills –Ability to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication skills –Strong oral and written communication abilities.

Qualifications

5-8 years of experience in an analytical role within manufacturing and/or service environments.
CPA or MBA is a plus.
Experience in financial close processes, inventory costing, cash and payables, general ledger expertise, audit, and control environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access Database).
Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
Demonstrated ability to focus on process improvements.
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Microsoft Great Plains) and the ability to query and extract information from multiple data sources.
Spanish proficiency required.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, highly visible role in a typical office environment.
Some travel required.

Business Requirements

Services Business: Requires experience with job cost accounting and percentage of completion revenue recognition.