Principal Financial Analyst

Job Description

General Summary:

The Principal Financial Analyst manages the cost accounting and financial reporting functions at the plant level.  This individual provides full administrative support to the Plant Controller and Director of Operations and/or staff managers.

The expected base compensation for this role is $98,000.00 - $128,000.00 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What you can look forward to 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.
• ZP8 Financial Reporting Transmission (ZF System)
• SAP P&L accounting.
• Financial statement preparation.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
  • Create budget for finance department.
  • Develop and review department budgets with department and staff managers & load into SAP.
• Assist in creation of Operating Plan (OP) and Strat-Plan (SP).
• Keep up to date on company standard practice instruction (SPI) changes.
• Approval access for SAP and other systems.
• Maintain Standard Costs for Raw Material and Sub-Assy/FG roll up daily.
• Year End Standard Cost Roll-up.
• Create month-end reports.
• Maintain Internal Control System and report out on compliance to Division Finance.
• Quarterly/Year End E&Y Audit support.
• Report on the Financial Variances of:
  • Cost Accounting
  • Manufacturing Variances
  • Financial reporting
• Responsible for the Month End Close function.
• Support the annual physical inventory.
• Provide support as the payroll backup.
• Comply with and support the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• IFRS Accounting under ZF
• All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.

Your profile as Principal Financial Analyst:

• BS/BA concentration in accounting; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8 plus years of accounting experience preferred in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment which includes financial analysis.
• Previous experience developing and delivering financial presentations.
• SAP FI-CO and Query experience a must.
• ZP8 experience a plus. (SAP to external reporting system)

What we Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities