Interim Senior Accountant

Interim role supporting the finance team in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end financial close process, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports including gross margin analysis, productivity analysis, operational spend, and daily shipments and orders.
• Provide financial analysis to support various departments and assist with projects that improve productivity, cash flow, and EBIT.
• Update and maintain all aspects of fixed asset accounting, including journal entries to capitalize, dispose, and record depreciation of fixed assets.
• Track Construction in Progress and monitor against approved capital spending.
• Update and maintain inventory valuations in accordance with IFRS, including an annual plant-wide cost roll.
• Coordinate and conduct annual physical inventory.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Serve as a key contributor in the annual strategic planning process and the development of operational objectives aligned with corporate goals.
• Analyze budgets and daily forecasts, providing timely management reports on variances, trends, and control standards.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership to identify needs and provide finance/accounting support.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Business Objects, HFM, FAS, JDE, or any large ERP system preferred.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under time pressure and in a plant environment.
• Motivation to learn all aspects of manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to focus on details as needed.