Sr Financial Analyst

Vertiv•Westerville, OH

About The Position

Vertiv, a global leader in network power solutions, seeks a Sr Financial Analyst at its Americas Services HQ located in Westerville, OH. Reporting to the Projects Accounting Manager, the successful candidate will support finance, accounting and the Project management teams. The ideal candidate is beyond reproach in financial reporting, analysis, proper & accurate accounting as well as being committed to root cause analysis that delivers insight, not just information, and regularly displays an inquisitiveness that craves continuous learning and drives continuous improvement. RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for providing insight, support, and guidance to the business partners in project financial and accounting related matters. The role will be supporting the financial forecast and budgeting process providing assurance that it is reasonable and accurate. The role also supports general ledger accounting, with month end responsibilities, interacting with business partners, other departments, and business disciplines. Additional job duties will include assembly of information necessary to evaluate month end accruals and reserves and support the financial statement audit and related activities. Proficient in leveraging SQL query writing to extract, validate, and analyze financial data for reporting and insights. The individual will: Month-End Close & Accounting Perform month-end accounting tasks to ensure a complete and accurate general ledger close in a timely manner and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Vertiv policies and procedures. Maintain ownership of various monthly account reconciliations. Provide detailed accounting analysis and support for audit inquiries. Prepare standardized key metrics, performance indicators, and periodic reporting requirements. Analyze profit margins for the project’s business segment, ensuring revenue and cost alignment. Prepare detailed accounting and financial analyses to support ongoing evaluation of business unit performance. Maintain Power BI database information to support detailed reporting and comparison analysis. Analysis & Reporting Systems & Data Management Leverage SQL query writing to extract, validate, and analyze financial data for reporting and insights. Utilize existing tools and applications to review and analyze business results that provide insights to business leaders. Streamline reporting from the project’s module to the Project Management Office to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Develop and report sales, orders, and progress-to-date projections. Ensure projects are set up and maintained correctly in the system and help develop processes and procedures to improve accuracy. Collaboration with Project Management The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus Operational Excellence High-Performance Culture Innovation Financial Strength OUR BEHAVIORS Own It Act With Urgency Foster a Customer-First Mindset Think Big and Execute Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement Learn and Seek Out Development At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Requirements

BS/BA is accounting or finance.
5+ years of accounting & finance experience
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
Very proficient in Excel, Access, Power BI, MS Office, Oracle, and financial software applications.
Strong organizational, time & project management, prioritization skills and ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
Confidence in challenging the status quo; always on the hunt for continuous improvement opportunities
The ability to go fast; the desire to help others go faster
Strong analytical skills, including ability to think about complex issues using scientific/critical thinking approach to solve problems and make sound judgments
Strong communication skills, including the ability to discern from available data what should be pertinent to upper levels of management

Nice To Haves

Large global manufacturing and project accounting background is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Power BI, SQL
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office tools
Experience with Oracle, or another ERP system a plus
Reporting writing ability is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform month-end accounting tasks to ensure a complete and accurate general ledger close in a timely manner and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Vertiv policies and procedures.
Maintain ownership of various monthly account reconciliations.
Provide detailed accounting analysis and support for audit inquiries.
Prepare standardized key metrics, performance indicators, and periodic reporting requirements.
Analyze profit margins for the project’s business segment, ensuring revenue and cost alignment.
Prepare detailed accounting and financial analyses to support ongoing evaluation of business unit performance.
Maintain Power BI database information to support detailed reporting and comparison analysis.
Leverage SQL query writing to extract, validate, and analyze financial data for reporting and insights.
Utilize existing tools and applications to review and analyze business results that provide insights to business leaders.
Streamline reporting from the project’s module to the Project Management Office to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Develop and report sales, orders, and progress-to-date projections.
Ensure projects are set up and maintained correctly in the system and help develop processes and procedures to improve accuracy.