Principal Financial Analyst

About the team:

The team is responsible for overseeing general ledger accounting, including forecasting A/R, A/P, inventory, and cash flow, while ensuring accurate financial statement preparation and budgeting for the Marshall operation. Key tasks include managing SAP P&L accounting, creating and reviewing department budgets, and supporting the creation of the Operating Plan (OP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP), as well as performing month-end close processes and financial reporting. Additionally, the team ensures Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, monitors cost accounting variances, supports inventory transactions analysis, and provides backup for payroll, all while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities as a Principal Financial Analyst:

• Responsible for review of general ledger accounting, Forecasting A/R, A/P, Inventory-Cash Flow, Financial Statement preparation, budgeting and forecasting for the Marshall operation.
• SAP P&L accounting.
• Budget and forecasts, specifically creating a budget for the Finance Department.
• Develop and review department budgets with department and staff managers & load into SAP.
• Assist in creation of Operating Plan (OP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP).
• Cost and quote new business, create month-end reports, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Product Line/Portfolio Financial P&L Analysis
• Keep up to date on company standard practice instruction (SPI) changes.
• Maintain Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Report on the Financial Variances of cost accounting, scrap variance, and financial reporting.
• Oversee analysis of inventory transactions and report the impact on the plant’s P&L to management.
• Establish policies and procedures for cost accounting.
• Review and approve the cycle count results before posting to the P&L.
• Oversee/Support the annual physical inventory.
• Support PPV to VIN Recon with Division Finance and Purchasing.
• Provide support as the payroll backup.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your profile as a Principal Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's Degree with a  concentration in Business, Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• 8+ years of accounting experience preferred in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment which includes financial analysis
• Previous experience developing and delivering financial presentation. 
• SAP FI-CO and query experience

Why you should choose ZF in Marshall, IL:

The expected base compensation for this role is $95,000  - $118,800 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities