Corporate Accountant and Financial Analyst

About the role

Under the direction of the Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement, the Corporate Accountant and Financial Analyst supports the month-end and year-end close processes, prepares journal entries, performs account reconciliations, and ensures the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. They also assist in internal and external audits, maintain financial controls, and help ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

The Corporate Accountant and Financial Analyst contributes to long-term financial planning, capital allocation, and investment analysis, shaping the financial direction of the company. They support the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis efforts, providing insights into business performance, developing budgets, tracking key metrics, and assisting in strategic decision-making by delivering accurate financial reports and modeling.

In this role, they work with other Corporate Financial Analysts on the team to perform the monthly financial close within established timeframes, including:

• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts including journal entries for US entities
• Key contributor in accounting for Contract Interiors and Architectural Solutions, utilizing NetSuite and Oracle Cloud
• Reconcile selected measures within the Global Data Warehouse
• Review the US reporting package and analyze specific accounts for reasonableness and accuracy; compare budgeted to actual amounts
• Review reporting packages from foreign subsidiaries that are consolidated into the global financial statements and follow up with foreign teams on outstanding questions
• Work with others on the team to perform and review the monthly global consolidation including elimination entries and review of intercompany transactions
• Aid financial controllers in subsidiary locations with use of general ledger system for monthly close and financial report writing
• Support the development of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and the long-term strategic plan
• Prepare reports, financial models and analyze data for projects requested by the executive leadership team
• Maintain financial reports in general ledger system for changes in cost center and account structure
• Participate in systems implementations
• Assist in acquisition due diligence reviews and internal audit reviews
• Evaluate and interpret operational and financial results using analytical and reporting tools to identify problems and trends

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts including journal entries for US entities
• Key contributor in accounting for Contract Interiors and Architectural Solutions, utilizing NetSuite and Oracle Cloud
• Reconcile selected measures within the Global Data Warehouse
• Review the US reporting package and analyze specific accounts for reasonableness and accuracy; compare budgeted to actual amounts
• Review reporting packages from foreign subsidiaries that are consolidated into the global financial statements and follow up with foreign teams on outstanding questions
• Work with others on the team to perform and review the monthly global consolidation including elimination entries and review of intercompany transactions
• Aid financial controllers in subsidiary locations with use of general ledger system for monthly close and financial report writing
• Support the development of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and the long-term strategic plan
• Prepare reports, financial models and analyze data for projects requested by the executive leadership team
• Maintain financial reports in general ledger system for changes in cost center and account structure
• Participate in systems implementations
• Aid in acquisition due diligence reviews and internal audit reviews
• Evaluate and interpret operational and financial results using analytical and reporting tools to identify problems and trends

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, CPA is a plus
• At least 2 years experience of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably for a manufacturer or consumer products company
• Advanced Excel skills including development of financial models
• Strong understanding of accounting principals, financial statements, and corporate budgeting
• Knowledge of general ledger maintenance and functionalities
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Oracle (use of Oracle for accounting and analysis)
• Very organized and good time management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, CPA is a plus
• At least 2 years experience of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably for a manufacturer or consumer products company
• Advanced Excel skills including development of financial models
• Strong understanding of accounting principals, financial statements, and corporate budgeting
• Knowledge of general ledger maintenance and functionalities
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Oracle (use of Oracle for accounting and analysis)
• Very organized and good time management skills

Skills

• Accounting principles and financial statements
• Corporate budgeting
• General ledger maintenance and functionalities
• Microsoft Office and Oracle
• Financial modeling
• Time management and organization

Benefits

The hiring range for this position in Itasca is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here: Fellowes Benefits Overview.

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000 per year

Schedule

Monday-Thursday in-office, optional remote day on Friday