Senior Analyst, Accounting
About The Position
The Senior Analyst, Accounting plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while supporting the integrity of MasterBrand’s close and control processes. This role is responsible for executing month-end close activities, performing detailed financial analysis, and serving as a trusted resource for complex accounting matters in accordance with US GAAP. The Senior Analyst partners closely with cross-functional teams and auditors to support external reporting, SOX compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, analytical rigor, and a proactive mindset focused on efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including public company or Big 4 exposure
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience supporting SOX/internal controls and external audits
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivots, data validation)
- Experience working with large ERPs (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including audit‑ and leadership‑ready explanations
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA‑eligible
- Experience in a manufacturing or complex operations environment
- Exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting memos, or accounting policy drafting
- Experience with process improvements, Kaizen initiatives, or close optimization efforts
- Familiarity with reporting tools, reconciliations software, or automation platforms
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Ensure accurate and timely financial results in compliance with US GAAP and Masterbrand accounting policies, Code of Conduct, and other applicable guidelines.
- Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement variance analysis; investigate and explain fluctuations
- Prepare and review documentation in support of external reporting requirements, as needed
- Support SOX 404 compliance by documenting processes, executing controls, and addressing audit findings
- Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support walkthroughs, PBC requests, and audit inquiries
- Serve as a subject‑matter resource for complex or non‑routine accounting matters
- Serve as a backup for key functions within Central Accounting
- Consistently demonstrate the Masterbrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Commercial, Operations) on accounting impacts
- Support system enhancements, ERP upgrades, or process automation initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
