Finance Rotational Associate

GAF•Parsippany, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAF’s Finance Rotational Program is a two-year program designed to develop high-potential talent into future finance leaders through rotations in Finance departments. The program includes 12 months in Corporate Accounting and 12 months in Revenue Management. In the Corporate Accounting rotation, the entry-level accountant assists with monthly general ledger close and year-end audits; oversees general ledger activity, journal entries, analysis, and reconciliations; and contributes to projects and process improvements. Initial work includes recording and reconciling lease transactions under ASC 842, maintaining lease account records, supporting asset-management processes, and assisting with month-end close. Travel to participate in plant asset counts may be required. Tasks for subsequent rotations will be defined within four weeks of each rotation’s start date. In the Revenue Management rotation, the associate supports financial forecasting, pricing analysis, and strategic planning. Responsibilities include analyzing finance and sales data, preparing reports, contributing to financial models, analyzing pricing actions and their financial impacts, and supporting pricing strategy and planning. The associate collaborates with sales, product management, customer experience, and FP&A teams to support profitable growth. The position is based at GAF’s Parsippany, New Jersey corporate headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely 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.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
Ability to work in the office Monday through Thursday; Friday remote work is optional.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; intermediate Excel knowledge is preferred.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft and G-Suite.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordination and execution of monthly general ledger close and year-end audits.
Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, analyses, and reconciliations.
Record and reconcile lease transactions in the general ledger in compliance with ASC 842.
Maintain lease-account records, including amortization schedules and payment entries.
Coordinate with legal, IT, accounts payable, procurement, and plant accounting to obtain complete lease deal information.
Support the development of asset-management processes and policies.
Assist with month-end closing, account reconciliations and analysis, and timely and accurate financial reporting.
Support general ledger accounting projects, system upgrades, process improvements, and policy implementations.
Analyze pricing actions and financial impacts, including price/volume tradeoffs, P&L analysis, and customer segmentation.
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards; provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability.
Assist with pricing strategy, market analysis, customer comparisons, channel strategy, pricing playbooks, and after-action reports for major pricing actions.
Partner with sales, product management, and customer experience teams on profitable growth strategies.
Work with FP&A to contribute to planning and forecasting activities.
Participate in process-improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and consistency.