Finance Rotational Associate

GAF•Parsippany, NJ

2d•$57,600 - $79,200•Hybrid

About The Position

GAF’s Finance Rotational Program is a two-year program designed to develop high-potential talent into future finance leaders. The program includes 12-month rotations in Corporate Accounting and Revenue Management. The Corporate Accounting rotation focuses on general ledger accounting, lease accounting, asset management, month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and process improvement. The Revenue Management rotation supports financial forecasting, pricing analysis, strategic planning, financial modeling, and reporting. Tasks for subsequent rotations are defined within four weeks of the rotation start date. The position is based at GAF’s corporate headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, on a hybrid schedule. It must be performed in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Friday. Occasional travel may be required for conferences, site visits, professional development, or learning opportunities, with advance notice provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa or work permit.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively and build relationships.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Teamwork and leadership abilities.
Previous related internship or co-op experience.
Knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
Analytical and statistical knowledge.
Intermediate Excel knowledge.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft and G-Suite is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Record and reconcile lease transactions in the general ledger in compliance with ASC 842.
Maintain records for lease-related accounts, including amortization schedules and payment entries.
Coordinate with legal, IT, accounts payable, procurement, plant accounting, and other departments to obtain complete lease deal information.
Support the development of asset management processes and policies.
Potentially travel to participate in plant asset counts.
Assist with preparation and execution of month-end closing processes.
Reconcile and analyze assigned accounts, including lease accounts, and help ensure timely closing and accurate financial reporting.
Support special projects related to general ledger accounting, system upgrades, process improvements, and new policy implementations.
For later rotations, carry out tasks defined within four weeks of the rotation start date.
Analyze pricing actions and their financial impacts, including price/volume tradeoffs, P&L analysis, and customer segmentation.
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards, and provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability.
Assist with the development of pricing strategy, including market analysis, customer comparisons, and channel strategy.
Support pricing playbooks and after-action reports for major pricing actions, including national price increases and annual incentive planning.
Collaborate with sales, product management, customer experience, and FP&A on profitable growth, planning, and forecasting.
Participate in process improvement design, planning, and implementation to improve efficiency and consistency.