Regional Accounting Analyst

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The role of the Regional Financial Analyst is to provide accurate and timely financial information and analyses to local, regional, and executive leadership. Support the implementation of best practices in accounting and reporting and provide oversight of policy compliance and risk management for an assigned territory – predominantly Mexico and South America.

*This position will work remotely, with the ideal candidate residing in the Charlotte/Salisbury/Greensboro NC area, preferred, or commuting distance to Carlisle, PA facility. 

*This position is required to speak fluent Spanish. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review financial submissions for accuracy and completeness, ensuring finalization in a timely manner.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports, including regional summaries and analyses, and lead and document financial analyses projects.
• Perform financial functions including but not limited to, evaluating, auditing, planning, budgeting, forecasting and cost control analyses.
• Act as a consultant within assigned territory by partnering with Operations and Finance teams for financial policies and procedures, and financial plan budgets, forecasting and performance.
• Continuously review local/regional operations for effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and work with management and local/regional/Corporate Finance teams to standardize processes and implement shared best practices.
• Partner with local/regional Finance teams to document local processes and procedures in both the resident language and English, and ensure documentation is maintained and kept current.
• Complete ad hoc analyses, as requested.

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Qualifications

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in accounting and reporting with an emphasis on process setting and internal controls; or equivalent education and related experience.

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and/or a global and multi-cultural organization, and experience as an internal or external auditor, strongly preferred.

Prior experience with Cost Accounting, and experience with Mexican/Brazilian accounting standards and taxation, preferred.

Prior experience with SAP BPC, and Infor Visual Manufacturing, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Accounting/Analytical Skills.  Strong accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis skills. Strong knowledge of US GAAP. Ability to use information/data and various metrics to develop an informed and factual business case. Strong financial analytical capabilities for developing profitability strategies. Ability to identify problems, collect objective data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization and across the globe. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Displays humility and adaptability. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations. Entrepreneurial attitude toward work center excellence.

Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar. Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.

Strategic Change Agent. Courage to make and encourage others to make difficult decisions. Ability to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek and actively lead in development/execution of strategic goals and objectives related to assigned responsibility.

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Experience using consolidation software, ERP systems, and business analytic tools.

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Displays willingness to make decisions and work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment. Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Highly organized, detail oriented and self-disciplined.

Professional Investment. Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development and life-long learning. Proactively involved with professional and community organizations that promote professional growth and/or enhance Pyrotek’s ability to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives.

Travel Requirements. Ability to travel by land and air, both domestically and globally, up to 20%. Valid US Passport or ability to obtain and maintain.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend, and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, communicate effectively in English and Spanish by telephone, in person and in writing. and effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

Working Environment

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member will generally work in an office environment, with occasional work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles, and periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, may be required.

Additional Information

Pyrotek benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 31 days
• Paid Vacation & Personal Paid Time 
• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Benefits

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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