Emerge is actively recruiting for a Senior Plant Accounting & Finance Business Partner for our dynamic client company on the outskirts of Pasadena, CA. Our client is a progressive and growing manufacturer operating in one of the most vital and fast-paced segments of today's economy. They are known for exceptional customer service and commitment to quality.
The Senior Plant Accounting & Finance Business Partner located near Pasadena, CA will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial data, supporting effective financial planning, analysis, and operational decision-making.
What We're Looking For:
Our ideal candidate is analytical, highly detail-oriented, and capable of processing and interpreting large volumes of data to identify trends and support strategic insights.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial reporting and controls:
Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, monthly reconciliations, end of year reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
Close books timely, efficiently, and accurately
Reconciliations, ERP closing, Journal Entries, Audit Support
Inventory Control analytics and reporting
Year-end physical inventory support
Monitor and track production variances
Material Usage variances
Labor variances
Purchase Price variances
Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to identify and implement process improvements.
Identify opportunities for improvements and calculate gross and net productivity
Track and estimate site level cost savings projects
Work with other sites to learn how to leverage capacity and capabilities within the USA production network
Support preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Work cross functionally to submit weekly forecasts for the USA sites:
Revenue & EBITDA
Orderbook
Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed.
Cost reviews for new product bids
New item Part Costing
Become a local ERP Subject matter expert (support and resolve issues)
Collaborate with departments to optimize financial operations and information systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business (MBA or CPA/CMA is a plus)
5+ years' experience in Accounting and Corporate Finance
Experience in a fast-paced, data-driven, or manufacturing environment is highly valued
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of GAAP
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close
FAR, DFAR Regulations
Knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing and logistics
Ability to link financial outcomes with operations drivers (KPI's, process efficiencies, etc.)
Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
Support for decision-making and performance improvement
Financial Planning Software / Tools
ERP Knowledge (Epicor/Kinetic experience a plus)
Research Skills - Analyzing Information
Deadline-Oriented and thoroughness
Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, etc.)
Experience with ISO / AS9100 quality management systems
If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now" or send resume to Elaine McKenna, Sr. Search Consultant, at elaine.mckenna@emergetalent.com. Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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