Finance Analyst

Job Description:

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary

Finance Analyst understands the product manufacturing process with tight linkage to plant leadership (full partner) - change agent. Proactively suggests/engages in continuous improvement. Understands Plant Financials and leverages the plant P&L as the starting point for governance, uses drill down analysis to understand cost and production nuances, builds success levers and proactively identify risk and opportunities before month end, while partnering with operations to mitigate the financial discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Budgeting/Forecasting Process - involvement in plant production rates, BOMs, and OH. Work directly with Operations and Plant Leadership during the budgeting cycle to identify areas of opportunity. Work with Finance Managers and site leadership to implement the business plan and execute consistent process and reporting.
• Perform various general finance functions such as journal entries, account reconciliations, allocations, special reports, and forecasting.
• Assist in the monthly financial close and associated reporting and templates as required.
• Conduct a weekly review of payroll time to ensure accuracy, and facilitate control and management of payroll cost by providing payroll analytics and training to department managers
• Facilitate inventory processes, including setting standard costs, cycle counts, variance and allocation analysis, and ensuring accurate financial statements.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained and continuously improved. Engage with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze and understand cost variance implications, identify root causes and discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Validate balanced production reported in both MES/ArcPlan and Peoplesoft.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and provide explanations
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routings.
• Overall support of the Finance Manager.
• Ability to take on special projects to analyze key KPIs looking for improvement opportunities. Ability to work with operations to implement ideas.
• Participate in safety and housekeeping programs as required.

Under This Roof, We Require  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years experience, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Compliance focus

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• MBA, CMA preferred but not required
• Manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures preferred
• Understanding of key financial and operating systems: ArcPlan, Coupa, Maximo, Peoplesoft, TM1, and ADP E-time

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).