Financial Analyst / Accountant
About The Position
This role supports the Bozeman, MT and Freeport, PA sites and reports to the Cost Accounting Manager for the Surveillance Division, with guidance from the VP of Finance, Surveillance. The role requires a self-directed professional who can work independently and manage all aspects of accounting, including general ledger and cost accounting, for the assigned sites. The Senior Accountant will partner closely with the local General Managers and provide financial support to teams in Bozeman and Freeport. This role collaborates closely with Teledyne Photon Machines while operating within established reporting and accounting structures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3-5 years of Accounting or Finance experience, in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
Responsibilities
- Perform period, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, including cost center reviews, journal entries, and costing activities with variance analysis
- Analyze overhead and other financial data to support operational and business decisions
- Lead budget preparation for the full financial package for assigned sites, including revenue, margin, and cost centers
- Prepare standard costing labor and overhead rates; maintain, update, and roll standard costs as needed
- Prepare analytical reports and ad hoc financial data for Site Leads
- Assign general ledger (G/L) coding and review and approve purchase orders
- Prepare and maintain weekly forecast updates
- Maintain and update CRM (Customer Relationship Management) data in support of financial reporting and analysis
- Calculate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory reserves for assigned sites
- Assist with fixed asset audits and related documentation
- Oversee and support physical inventory activities for the Bozeman site
- Prepare and deliver internal financial reporting to site General Managers
- Partner with Accounts Payable and Materials teams to resolve discrepancies and variances
- Prepare and coordinate responses for corporate and government surveys; collaborate with other Surveillance sites to avoid duplication
- Perform other duties as required in support of site and divisional financial objectives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
