Financial Analyst - Implementation Project Manager

S. A. Comunale Co.•Barberton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role partners with the CFO to identify and prioritize projects aimed at improving business operations. Key areas of focus include streamlining month-end closing, enhancing cost allocations, refining accounting and business reporting processes, and analyzing data for trends and insights. The position demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with a strong emphasis on customer service, quality work, and administration.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance field demonstrating leadership of people and/or processes.
Demonstrates a process improvement mindset and track record of successful project execution.
Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Core understanding of accounting, GAAP, and accounting process flows.
Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
Ability to demonstrate integrity and professionalism is required.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to company values is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment is required.
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
Good organizational skills with a strong attention to detail are required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
Maintaining confidentiality is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred.
Existing project management experience preferred.
Public accounting experience and/or experience in FP&A and/or business analyst work is a plus.
Coins or Viewpoint Software Experience.

Responsibilities

Develop training materials, policies, and procedures to support improved processes.
Perform month-end reviews on key accounting/finance areas, potentially including construction project results and overhead accounts for significant changes or metrics.
Partner with the CFO in the ERP implementation process, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and timelines, and holding stakeholders accountable.
Prepare and maintain documentation of key ERP decision points and considerations.
Identify data integrity issues and lead efforts to improve data quality and governance for customer, job, and employee data.
Coordinate training from the ERP software provider for internal trainers (train-the-trainer).
Evaluate ERP use post-implementation against original objectives, identify gaps/improvements, and build plans for mitigation and continuous improvement.
Act as a resource for other departments to drive continuous improvement with the ERP, assisting them in using it for more efficient and effective processes.
Document process changes, new policies, and procedures, and distribute them to users.