Responsibilities
- Manage the accurate closing process for one or more business units within AFL.
- Communicate financial results clearly and effectively to the management team. This includes the
explanation of variances as compared to plan or historical results.
Have a sound understanding of the business environment and be conversant in explaining changesrelated to volume and contribution margin.
Provide detailed analysis of revenues and margins by customer, product category and / or project.Provide detailed analysis of spending variations by department and by account.Provide analysis to assist in cost reduction efforts.Where applicable, maintain accurate standard costs which satisfy absorption and lower of cost testing.Where applicable, calculate and analyze revenue using percentage of completion accounting.Perform physical inventory and fixed asset reconciliations annually or as required by organizational orcorporate guidelines.
Assist in cycle counting and inventory sampling on a quarterly basis to help improve inventory accuracy.Assist in root cause analysis and training when inventory variances are uncovered.
Work with the Finance Director to improve the control environment by self-assessment of key controls inthe BU (e.g., purchasing, inventory control, receiving, shipping).
Work with the Finance Director to assist in audit preparation to insure timely delivery and response toaudit questions.
Work with the Finance Director to insure minimal SUD adjustments as related to audit findings (with norequired audit adjustments).
Provide monthly and semi-annual forecasts and explain variances of forecasts to the business leadersPersonal Qualities
Detail oriented - accuracy is requiredIndependent - ability to work well under limited supervisionAnalytical - capable of complex reasoning and analysisResults focused - driven to achieveInterpersonal skills - able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicateclearly at all levels of the business
Strong communication skills, oral and writtenQualifications
5-8 years of experience in an analytical role, manufacturing and / or services environmentsCPA or MBA would be an advantageExperience with the financial close process, inventory and inventory costing, cash and payables, generalledger expertise, audit and control environment knowledge
Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word and Access databaseStrong analytical skills and forecasting abilityProven desire to focus on process improvementsRelevant ERP system knowledge (Oracle, Microsoft Great Plains) with ability to query and extractinformation from multiple sources and platforms to effectively answer questions as needed.
Spanish required
Working Conditions
A fast paced, highly visible role in a typical office environment with some travel required.Business Requirements
Services Business : Requires job cost accounting / percentage of completion revenue recognitionexperience.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
