Finance Associate

Armstrong Flooring • Lancaster, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

In this 2-to-3-year entry level, rotational program, you will have the opportunity to experience challenging and rewarding assignments within the Armstrong World Industries finance team. You will work closely with senior finance and business leaders and have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the business. Each rotation, typically 6 to 8 months, is designed to build your analytical, technical accounting, communication, leadership and networking skills through budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, evaluation of capital investments, cash flow and strategic planning. Assignments can vary and will include opportunities to work in one of our finance functions as a member of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis FP&A, Internal Audit, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Financial Services, Business Development or Business Unit FP&A teams. An additional benefit of the program is a cohort-like experience as your FPDP class grows and develops into future finance leaders at AWI. The program typically has 2-7 members at any given time. Along with peers in the program, you will have the benefit of participating in monthly FPDP meetings focused on networking, career development and additional growth opportunities. Program assignments are typically located at our Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, PA with an expectation of one rotation at one of our manufacturing locations. The experience gained through these assignments will provide you the necessary skills to advance into a finance position at any of our locations. If you are eager for a well-rounded finance experience, have a demonstrated track record of academic excellence, outstanding leadership ability and a desire to join an organization with a history of market leadership and a strong brand, then we want you on our team! Several graduates of the program are now key finance leaders within Armstrong and have developed into strong, capable, and dependable leaders. This program has broad support throughout the organization and offers mentorship opportunities to support your growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Graduating seniors in December 2026 or May 2027
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of college-level accounting courses
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated leadership abilities through student organizations and/or community involvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related tools
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• A learning mindset - asking the right questions to understand how your task or role fits into the strategic goals of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Continuous learning mindset
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls a plus
• Pursuit of MBA or CPA designation a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to make a positive impact within your assigned finance function through a combination of project-based work and process improvement-oriented responsibilities
• Get good with data: interpret, analyze and forecast data to drive decision making
• Partner important stakeholders throughout the organization, receive mentorship from key leaders

Benefits

• medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards
• Access to our onsite fitness center and cafe
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level