Senior Specialist, Plant Finance

Job summary

The Senior Specialist provides financial decision support for manufacturing plants, including cost accounting analysis and operational feedback. They are responsible for monthly forecasting, budgeting, month-end close tasks, and ensuring financial statements conform to GAAP.

Job details

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Plant Finance Job Description: The Role: We are seeking a Senior Specialist to join our team to help support sites in Danbury, CT, Aurora, IL, Green Bay, WI, Billerica/Bedford, Ambler, Riegelwood, Toronto, and Chaska. The Senior Specialist provides financial decision support for the assigned manufacturing plants and is a key business partner to Plant Management in the Materials Solutions (MS) Division. The individual’s responsibilities are to assist in the maintenance of the plant cost accounting processes and to provide operational/cost accounting analysis in support of plant operations. This position will report to the Plant Finance Lead. What You’ll Do: Analyze, understand and interpret financial results; provide insightful and actionable feedback/recommendations for management in identifying opportunities for improvement. Support monthly/annual forecasting/budgeting; Ensure the plant financial forecasts and budgets are aligned with Operational, MS Division and Corporate goals; Support the establishment of standard costing rates and partner with Operations to update material cost, BOM and routings for cost roll; Support and review proposed productivity projects; Review/explain manufacturing variances; Business/Operations decision support through analysis; Provide timely plant results and drive accountability; Complete month end close tasks ensuring that financial statements related to the Plants are properly stated and conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including inventory valuations and reserve amounts; Provide financial education/training and guidance to non-finance employees. Travel What We Seek: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with 3-5 years experience; Financial modeling and analysis experience; Cost accounting knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal control concepts; Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Ability to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic global environment; Proactive, future-looking, positive attitude; Proficient SAP, Excel and PowerPoint skills; Business Objects and/or SAP BPC a plus; Strong communication skills; ability to summarize and clearly communicate financial analysis to non-financial business partners. Outstanding Candidates Will Have: Strong communication skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; Successful business partnership with site, business unit and division leadership through forecast/budget alignment, timely communication of financial results/risks/opportunities and ad hoc analyses/modeling support; Open to travel to other Entegris sites Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement through identification, vetting, and tracking of improvement projects. What We Offer Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. · Compensation: $85,000.00-$114,000.00 a year with actual pay dependent on candidate’s overall skills for the role · Annual bonus eligible · Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge · Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting · Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs · Education assistance to support your learning journey · A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence · Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status. #LI-BS1

What you’ll do

The Senior Specialist provides financial decision support for manufacturing plants, including cost accounting analysis and operational feedback. They are responsible for monthly forecasting, budgeting, month-end close tasks, and ensuring financial statements conform to GAAP.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Annual bonus • Paid time off • 401(k) plan • Employer match • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Education assistance

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial analysis
• Cost accounting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• SAP
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• GAAP
• Financial modeling
• Internal controls
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Business Objects
• SAP BPC
• Continuous improvement
• Communication
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• SAP Applications
• Accountability
• Positivity
• Creativity
• Time Off Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Business Operations
• Month-End Closing
• Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Modeling
• Decision Support Systems
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Financial Education
• Business Objects Framework
• SAP Business Planning And Consolidation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
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