Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to help execute multiple facets of Managerial Cost Accounting along with help bring our vision into a future utilizing modern Financial Analytical tools and methods. Will work with a team to help with Cost Accounting, Budgets, Forecasts, and Analytics. Will work with individuals from all Divisions. May assist in creating documents for Parent Company.

Professional/Technical Skill Requirements

BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or other Business Degree or equivalent professional experience 5+ years' experience in a Cost Accounting and/or Financial Analysis position Understanding/Experience in General Accounting a plus Excellent Time Management, Technical, and Organizational skills Strong Microsoft Office skills (Strong at Excel a must) Experience at a company using an ERP that uses Standard Cost Accounting models a must Preferably PLEX ERP, but any ERP system will do with demonstration of concept knowledge Understanding basic database logical structure concepts a plus Highly creative with the ability to prioritize and problem solve, with strong internal customer orientation Ability to help manage Budgets, Forecasts, Analytics, etc. Ability to work with all Levels and Divisions/Departments Strong mathematical aptitude Ability to be flexible to changing demands Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Speaking Japanese would be a plus, but not required.

Performance Skill Requirements

Quality: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; establishes high standards and measures; does work right the first time; tests new methods thoroughly; reinforces excellence as a fundamental priority. Attention to Detail: Able to follow detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors processes; concentrates on details and organizes and maintains a system of records. Technology: Able to quickly learn and understand technical aspects of the position; embraces technology; appreciates and understands a high level of complexity, technology and innovation; seeks ways to improve using existing or new technologies in the Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Finance areas of discipline. Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and persists despite obstacles; demonstrates dependability in difficult circumstances and shows a sense of urgency for results. Customer Focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs. Prioritizing: Able to use sound judgment in evaluating the relative urgency of various issues; appropriately classifies in terms of time sensitivity, impact, complexity, importance, etc. Problem Solving: Able to apply experience and systems thinking to generate solutions; focuses on process rather than isolated events; obtains multiple assessments of a situation and identifies trouble spots; evaluates alternative solutions; not afraid to experiment and “Think Outside the Box”. Planning: Able to manage multiple tasks; determines task urgency in a meaningful and practical way; uses goals to guide actions; creates detailed action plans.

Other Key Competencies

Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken and written word; reads and interprets complex information; talks with customers or clients and translates complex concepts to layman terms; listens well Flexibility: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a wide variety of tasks and can change focus quickly; manages transitions effectively; adapts to varying customer needs Energizing Others: Able to exhibit a “can-do” approach and inspires others to excel; develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes; develops team spirit.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Managerial/Cost Accounting Duties: Creatively helps breakdown P&L activity down to Division, Customer, Project, and Part levels. Profitability Analysis Financial Analysis Duties: Help put together Budget/Forecast documentation for Financial and non-Financial activities. Performs Variance Analysis and Reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually, Ad-Hoc) General Accounting Duties: May be responsible for performing some Balance Sheet Reconciliations if the BS accounts are closely associated with Production/Cost Accounting activities.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Work in cross-functional teams to find Root Cause Analysis for process improvements. Other projects and duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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