Sr Analyst

The Senior Analyst, Costing Accounting supports the performance management of the manufacturing operations at our Carlisle, PA facility, and is respondible for budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, compliance, reporting, performance analysis, and special projects as they arise. This role requires the ability to work effectively individually and on teams within a matrix organization while handling multiple priorities across functions and levels throughout the business. In addition, this position requires a developing knowledge in accounting, finance, financial control, systems, information analysis and reporting.

NOTE: This position is hybrid, and will work onsite 2-3 days a week.

YOUR ROLE:

• Assists with the preparation and review of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and operating plans.
• Performs assigned close tasks accurately and timely.
• Prepares assigned journal entries and account reconciliations and substantiations.
• Assists with the assessment of monthly financial performance, including root cause analysis, and highlighting performance improvement areas to the operations team.
• Performs profitability assessments on product lines, customers, capital investments, and other business decisions.
• Ensures financial integrity by following established procedures and company internal controls that are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), MasterBrand policies, Code of Conduct, and other applicable guidelines. Ensures the financial statements are prepared in the same accordance.
• Performs financial modeling and trend and sensitivity analyses.
• Assists in the maintenance and accuracy of standard costing.
• Prepares and coordinates capital expenditure requests as well as participates in long term capital planning.
• Supports inventory and other asset control.
• Develops detailed knowledge of accounting systems such as Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services/ Smartview, Insight, and Friedman).
• Maintains financial integrity by following established procedures, policies, and internal controls.
• Maintains professional and technical accounting knowledge through appropriate training and education.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of all MasterBrand strategic business units. Leverages ideas from other reviews and co-workers to provide value-added recommendations and best practices to others.
• Demonstrates teamwork by responsively collaborating with the Finance management and staff, sharing information and ideas, proactively seeking, and accepting constructive feedback.
• Consistently demonstrates the MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve our work environment.
• Participates in company efforts related to ethics and compliance activities.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting (Finance, Economics, or equivalent also to be considered).
• Certified Public Accountant (or Chartered Accountant equivalent), Certified Management Accountant, and/or Master of Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience - with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes Oxley, cost accounting and accounting acumen.
• Positive, and solution-orientated attitude and approach.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, enabling for effective, cross-functional collaboration required.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to shape complex data into meaningful operational analysis.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage a diverse spectrum of tasks and responsibilities timely.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Intermediate or advanced Excel skills required.
• Knowledge and experience Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) such as Oracle and Mainframe are preferred.
• Ability to travel 5-10% annually (domestic & international).

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting (Finance, Economics, or equivalent also to be considered).
• Certified Public Accountant (or Chartered Accountant equivalent), Certified Management Accountant, and/or Master of Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience - with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes Oxley, cost accounting and accounting acumen.
• Positive, and solution-orientated attitude and approach.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, enabling for effective, cross-functional collaboration required.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to shape complex data into meaningful operational analysis.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage a diverse spectrum of tasks and responsibilities timely.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Intermediate or advanced Excel skills required.
• Knowledge and experience Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) such as Oracle and Mainframe are preferred.
• Ability to travel 5-10% annually (domestic & international).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This includes typing, clicking, and writing. Frequently positions self to maintain information in drawers and shelving. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to read documents, emails, and computer screens, as well as see details on printed materials and presentations. Consistently works in an indoor setting.