Analyst, Accounting

Whirlpool•Cleveland, TN

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. This role in summary Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Analyst Accounting. This is an onsite role at our Cleveland, TN location. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Analyst is a key position that is responsible for the day to day Finance operations. This position ensures that all daily activities within the Finance Department are customer focused and performed in a manner consistent with achievement of the plant and finance vision, goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
2+ years of finance or accounting experience
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Ability to work autonomously with little oversight and make prudent and informed decisions, often quickly and with limited information
Strong understanding of Lean principles, tools, and methodologies. Proven track record in driving continuous improvement via lean tools (World Class Manufacturing experience)
Must be able to identify problems, analyze root cause and implement solutions that address the root-cause and minimize business risk
Proven ability to grow individual and organization competency through proactive coaching and mentoring
Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills
Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution and team building skills
Value diversity of ideas, opinions, experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives needed to foster a competitive global business environment
Strong technology skills, particularly with the Google suite of applications and SAP

Responsibilities

Ensure strict adherence to all Whirlpool manufacturing standards and SOX controls
Daily operational reporting (labor, consumable spend, overtime, and scrap)
Provide near and long-range forecasting (including Profit Plan) to enhance strategic decision making (strategy planning, annual profit plan, and monthly outlook)
Learn month-end journal entries & other finance tasks as backup to other finance team members
Drive improvements in key financial processes to optimize efficiency and quality of data
Deliver analytical insights and influence decision-making by influencing business partners
Establish relationships with process partners in the finance organization that facilitate effective collaboration and drive positive change in our processes
Be fully competent in CD Pillar Methodology
Lead and assist in training to support Cost Deployment activities
Drive cost savings by identifying gaps through resource allocation decision and analysis, capital requisition and cost management

Benefits

Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
Kitchenettes
Beautiful, recently renovated office space
Free coffee
Biking/walking trails
Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)
Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.