Senior Accountant

Amrize • Dundee Township, MI

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports management accounting and financial operations of the US Mineral Components (MIC) network by ensuring compliance to internal controls, preparing the annual budget, analyzing monthly results, and supporting the operations team to deliver financial targets. Works closely with Fly Ash and Slag operations, logistics management, plant controllers, and finance management to develop, implement, and analyze financial results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• MS Office, Google Suite, ERP
• 10% travel
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills
• Self-starting, flexible, and responsive; able to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks/assignments within specified deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, as well as internal and external customers
• Effective planning and organizational skills (balancing multiple tasks and assignments within specified deadlines including ability to articulate project status to supervisor, other team members and customers)
• Previous Financial Analysis experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Accountancy or Finance (Field of Study Preferred)
• MBA/CPA/CFA/CMA a plus
• Previous experience in a construction materials environment advantageous
• Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist MIC Controller with analysis of Slag (3 manufacturing facilities) and Fly Ash (multiple distribution terminals) operations. Assist with new business development reviews. Ensures proper accounting setup of existing and new business and their material flows.
• Provides accurate and timely reporting of actual performance versus forecast and budget to management team. Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports, presenting findings, analyses and recommendations. Performs profitability reporting by terminal and source plant including detailed analysis of freight expenses.
• Assists Operations Management with preparation of capital expenditure proposals. Monitors active projects for progress to ensure timely closure and capitalization. Travels to production and distribution sites for audits of fixed assets.
• Performs the month end general accounting close for supported entities. Prepares journal entries. Includes review of account reconciliations for all appropriate balance sheet accounts.
• Determines and improves financial status by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results including payroll, third-party services, and maintenance activities.
• Review and analyze regional financial results and identify areas for improvement. Assist in all Financial Planning activities with respect to monthly 18-month rolling forecast and Mid-Term plan.
• Analyze financial plan data to identify potential risks/opportunities and present findings along with proposed actions to senior management for review and decision making.
• Assist in the development of risk maps and functional plans. Assist in the preparation of monthly reports to regional management.
• Analyze complex financial scenarios to provide detailed insight into business drivers and potential value creation opportunities; this may require gathering and interpreting of marketing, logistics, manufacturing, and system (SAP) data.
• Represent finance on cross functional/regional projects and initiatives. Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP. Ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

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