Sr. Financial Analyst

As a Sr. Corporate Financial Analyst in the corporate controllership team, your role will involve supporting key centralized corporate accounting functions and compliance activities. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, financial reporting and analysis for multiple plants, budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with internal control policies. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of accounting policies and procedures, process improvements, and system enhancements to streamline financial reporting functions. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for corporate ledgers using the Plex ERP system. - Prepare journal entries as part of the monthly close process. - Develop timely and insightful financial reporting and analysis for multiple plants. - Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans for the business. - Ensure compliance with internal control policies and collaborate with external auditors as necessary. - Participate in the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures. - Demonstrate thought leadership in process improvements, system enhancements, and development of analytical tools. - Complete special projects as assigned. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in accounting or equivalent education and experience. - 5 years of experience in the accounting field. - At least 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or accounting firm. - Experience in a large accounting firm is preferred. - CPA certification is preferred. - Experience with ERP systems is a must; experience with Plex is preferred. As a Sr. Corporate Financial Analyst, you are expected to possess competencies in financial management, confidentiality, ethical conduct, thoroughness, detail-orientation, organizational skills, teamwork, and time management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required for this role. Please note that this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. The work environment for this role is primarily in an office setting, and the physical demands include talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands, and reaching with hands and arms.,