Sr. Financial Accountant

About the role

The Senior Financial Accountant performs accounting and finance functions for several US-based Window plants and functional departments. This role ensures the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the company’s books and records while maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and applicable laws and regulations. The incumbent supports business needs by providing account analysis and financial reports to enhance understanding of financial and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities to ensure timely workflow and recording of all financial transactions.
• Perform activities related to the monthly closing process for several US-based plants and functional areas, including running reports, preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and improving the accuracy and timeliness of the close process.
• Ensure proper valuation of inventory and accurate reporting of cost of sales, including accounting and analysis related to labor and overhead costs.
• Engage with operations on a day-to-day basis to provide support as needed.
• Extract, review, analyze, and compile information from a variety of financial and non-financial systems.
• Perform analysis and process transactions related to construction in process and other capital expenditures monthly.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and controls covering data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, financial reporting, information systems, and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Maintain effective communication between plants, finance, and leadership teams.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvement and information sharing to enhance financial decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements, including the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Experience supporting accounting processes such as journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting, month-end close activities, or financial analysis.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify variances or trends, and provide accurate reporting to support business decision-making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with operations, finance, and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with SAP, HFM, Hyperion, OneStream, or data analytics tools.
• Understanding of internal controls, financial reporting requirements, and compliance with GAAP and SOX principles.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy for vacation, illness, or other reasons, agreed upon with your manager.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
• Prescription Drug Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Discount Program.

Pay

Expected pay for this role is between $50,900.00 and $84,800.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications.