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.
• Assist in providing financial analysis to support various departments and develop 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. Contribute to the annual strategic planning process and the development of operational objectives aligned with corporate goals.
• Analyze budgets and daily forecasts for the plant, providing professional and timely management reports on variances, trends, and control standards.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership to identify their needs and provide finance/accounting support.

Requirements

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