Senior Accounting Analyst

The Senior Accounting Analyst is a high-level financial professional responsible for overseeing and managing plant-level accounting functions, with a specific focus on data integrity, process automation, and system synchronization. This role works closely with the Accounting Manager and Controller to ensure the absolute accuracy of financial statements, drive the migration of legacy data into corporate systems, and safeguard company assets through rigorous internal controls. The ideal candidate possesses a "trust-but-verify" mindset and the technical capacity to transform complex datasets into actionable financial insights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Reporting & Corporate Alignment
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow) in strict compliance with GAAP/IFRS and Corporate-mandated formats.
• Coordinate the month-end, quarter-end, and annual close process, ensuring that all local plant transactions are reconciled against the Corporate General Ledger.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations with a focus on identifying and correcting operational slippage.
2. Financial Analysis & Data Forensics
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify trends and anomalies; prepare reports that explain discrepancies between actual and budgeted results with root-cause precision.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by providing data-driven financial insights derived from large-scale system exports.
3. Internal Controls & Professional Skepticism
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data at the Nashville plant.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and regulatory frameworks; identify and flag any deviations from established financial protocols.
4. Audit Support & Transparency
• Lead the preparation of documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring a comprehensive and transparent audit trail for all financial transactions.
• Liaise with auditors to address queries and proactively implement recommendations to enhance local compliance.
5. Tax Compliance & Reporting
• Assist with the preparation and filing of sales tax and property tax returns, ensuring 100% compliance with multi-state (TN and regional) regulations.
• Ensure proper tax withholding and reporting are completed in accordance with the latest regulatory requirements.
6. Process Improvement & System Maintenance
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting tasks through advanced system functionalities or Excel/BI tools.
• Oversee the management of accounting systems to ensure accurate data capture; collaborate with IT and Corporate Finance to enhance system functionality and data mapping.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as the primary financial liaison between the plant operations and the accounting department, resolving issues related to financial data analysis and reporting needs.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Proven experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (implementation experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas are mandatory).
• Data Handling: Knowledge of SQL or database management tools for handling large datasets is highly beneficial.
• Compliance Focus: Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and a deep understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Communication: Ability to communicate financial risks clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: A high degree of accuracy and the ability to work under tight deadlines without compromising data integrity.

- Experience with financial system implementation or data migration projects is a high priority.
- CPA or CMA candidate is preferred.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.