Associate Financial Analyst - FP&A

Responsibilities:

• Report monthly financial results and provide variance analysis as compared to the budget and prior periods for our Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) Functions.
• Coordinate and understand accrual requirements and journal entries needed for COGS department activity.
• Deliver periodic cost reviews with business partners including variance analysis and strategic planning as organization grows.
• Partner with business leaders and accounting to support new cost control initiatives from the planning stage through invoicing actuals and tracking to plan.
• Prepare the annual cost center budget and monthly forecasts.
• Play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the financial accounting and reporting system.
• Implement process and system improvements as needed and ensure that all financial reporting is consistent with GAAP and Company accounting policies.
• Develop, implement, and document appropriate control procedures over financial reporting.
• Assist Senior Leadership with maintaining Financial Reporting software, Adaptive

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Economics
• Strong analytical, verbal, written, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to interpret and implement new GAAP guidance.
• Computer experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Operational experience using any of the major accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, GreatPlains etc.
• Experience with Adaptive Planning a plus.
• Experience in documenting and improving existing systems and processes.