Corporate Financial Analyst

As a Corporate Financial Analyst your goal is to support assigned corporate business group(s) and the company through performance of accounting functions such as month-end closing, reporting, analysis of operations, and other financial analysis process-related activities.

You will do this by:

• Performing month-end closing which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances and discussing calculations with management for subjective nature accounts to arrive at decision; analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy and adjusting accounts if necessary; booking various other journal entries and statistical key figures.
• Preparing reports and entries daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to cash, inventory, insurance, payroll, and prepaids.
• Reviewing detail of accounts and follows-up on month-end closing items when necessary. Reviews account reconciliations on a monthly basis for review by the Corporate Accounting Manager.
• Working with external auditors quarterly and at year-end; includes providing audit work papers as well as requested supporting documentation, walks auditors through calculations and provides data for various other detailed testing on warranty, title transfers, price testing and inventory cut-offs.
• Work with business and finance leaders in assigned areas to analyze variance from budget and forecast, as well as create the annual budget and monthly forecasts.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is/has:

• ambitious, eager, and driven
• able to transition from processing to analyzing work and back
• a team player who isn't afraid to help where needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of one year of accounting/finance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing industry experience
• SAP experience

Additional Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
• Ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
• Good verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
• Well-developed customer service skills with the ability to interface with all levels
• Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of and experience working with spreadsheet software
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Travel Required:

• % of Travel: 0%

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location:

• Wauwatosa, WI (hybrid eligible)