Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Function)

FuseGlobal
Solon, OH
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 5+ years of accounting/finance experience working in a Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing environment, who can manage hybrid work arrangements and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of accounting/finance experience and a proven track record in process improvement
    — “5+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance required.”
  • Professionals with hands-on experience in SAP and Blackline reconciliation platforms
    — “Experience in Blackline reconciliation platform.”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative settings and can influence stakeholders without formal authority
    — “Ability to influence without authority across divisions and teams to drive process improvements and automation.”

Things to consider

  • The hybrid work arrangement requires three days in-office per week, which may not align with remote-only preferences.
    — “Schedule: Tue/Wed/Thur in office, Mon/Fri WFH”
  • The initial term is seven months, which could be a short-term commitment with potential for extension.
    — “Initial term: 7 months (position expected to run longer)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with US GAAP and any cross-functional projects you've led.
    — “Solid understanding of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS a plus.”
  • Showcase your ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
    — “Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.”
  • Emphasize your background in automation tools and process mapping to align with the company's goals.
    — “Experience in process mapping.”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to train others on analytical tools and address system issues.
    — “Train and coach finance users in adoption and implementation of analytical tools and address system issues identified by the business stakeholders.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to deliver concise financial analyses that address interdependent issues.
    — “Gather and interpret financial information effectively and form data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues.”
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What success looks like

  • accurate financial reporting
  • process improvements
Typical background
accounting/finance experiencegeneral ledger accounting

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisAccounting PrinciplesSAP SystemFinancial ReportingProcess Improvement

Preferred

IFRS Knowledge

Stack & domain

SAPBlackline Reconciliation PlatformProcess MappingAutomation ToolsCommunicationDecision-makingCPAAccountingFinance

About the role

Original posting from FuseGlobal via Greenhouse

Title: Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Function)

Location: Solon, OH

Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)

Initial term: 7 months (position expected to run longer)

Schedule: Tue/Wed/Thur in office, Mon/Fri WFH

About This Role: 

The Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Function) is a skilled and detail-oriented professional responsible for supporting the organization's general ledger accounting and financial reporting needs. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate and timely provision of financial information, in compliance with the company's reporting policies and systems.

What You'll Do:

Gather and interpret financial information effectively and form data into meaningful and concise analyses while considering a broad range of interdependent issues.

Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and relevant regulations.

Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the general ledger accounting function.

Maintain and update the general ledger by recording all financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate and complete recording of financial transactions.

Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

Provide support for ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.

Train and coach finance users in adoption and implementation of analytical tools and address system issues identified by the business stakeholders.

All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field / CPA preferred.

5+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance required.

Solid understanding of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Proficiency in SAP system.

Experience in Blackline reconciliation platform.

Experience in process mapping.

Experience with automation tools.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and statements.

Well-organized and methodical thinker with strong decision-making abilities.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative team environment and effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to influence without authority across divisions and teams to drive process improvements and automation.

Passion for solving complex problems and generating cross-functional solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Compensation & Benefits:

Up to $38.50 per hour + Overtime

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

About FuseGlobal:

FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!

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Source: FuseGlobal careers (Greenhouse)

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