Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

GMM Pfaudler US Inc is a leading supplier of highly engineered glass-lined critical equipment and process systems for global energy, chemical and industrial markets. 

Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability coverage. We also offer a 401(k) Plan with employer match and safe harbor contribution, as well as Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Perform financial analysis activities to maintain the integrity of the company’s financial position and provide the Controller and VP of Finance with timely and accurate information to ensure best practices are used to maximize the results of the business.  Please note that this is an in-office position based in our Rochester, NY facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Book routine, monthly and annual journal entries.
• Consult functional leaders to understand the full impact of decisions on company finances and advise management accordingly. Determine and offer alternate viable solutions and ideas as applicable.
• Analyze monthly financial performance including analyzing spending and efficiency; provide continuing insight into results through financial analysis. Analysis must provide actionable information to management.
• Prepare and submit routine and ad hoc reports and provide supporting commentaries when appropriate.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of the annual budget and monthly forecasts. Drive the annual budgeting and financial analysis roles and ensure that they add real value and productivity to the business.
• Book routine, monthly, and annual journal entries. Complete month end closing process.
• Ensure proper and timely reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts; take lead role in resolving issues that affect the balance sheet.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounting/SOX: Ensure timely and accurate application of Pfaudler policies, and accounting and SOX rules. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality when reviewing and reconciling payroll data for GL processing.
• Some duties may be modified and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable)

None

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Experience with ERP systems, relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment, and experience with Budgeting/Planning and Financial Analysis. 
• Thorough understanding of a P&L and how items influence it.
• Excellent analytical assessment skills, near expert level familiarity with Excel spreadsheets. 
• Strong presentation and speaking skills and experience presenting to upper management
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight schedules 
• Inventory and materials costing experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to a certain weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed for this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

GMM Pfaudler US Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.