Summary

This position is for a senior finance professional that will use critical thinking and communication skills to apply accounting theory and knowledge. This position will apply skills to specific areas such as sales analysis, cost analysis, manufacturing analysis, inventory activity, and financial forecasting for SXP.

Essential Functions

• Direct and perform account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of Operation’s general ledger and its supported subsystems.

• Oversee and supervise A/R, A/P and payroll functions within the Operation.

• Review, analyze, evaluate and interpret financial forecasts and operating results.

• Provide information of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances.

• Produce weekly, monthly and/or quarterly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Prepare business activity reports, financial forecasts and annual budgets.

• Report and monitor on the deployment of cost saving programs and the impact to the Operation.

• Support compliance with corporate policy including SOX.

• Assist in the monthly closing by reviewing and preparing various entries for departmental charges.

• Prepare statements for Flex P & L, variable, fixed, etc.

• Support and counsel Controller and Operation leadership team on financial implications for operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions.

• Work with internal and outside auditors concerning financial reporting.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with business owners and senior level management on accounting matters

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE. CPA/MBA PREFERRED. Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles. Five to seven years of experience.

Special Skills

• Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight deadlines.
• Excellent team player with a flexible and open attitude.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter with the ability to reason and solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially proficient in Excel.
• Oracle ERP, SAS, or SQL experience a bonus.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to spend time in the manufacturing environment learning processes.
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion, required.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.

Competencies

• Analytical

• Detail oriented

• Self-starter

• Highly motivated

• Innovation

• Strategic thinking

• Values and Ethics

• Judgement

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment – Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.