Sr. Financial Analyst

Koppers•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Job Responsibilities Lead the month-end closing process and provide accounting support for 12 operating locations covering four business groups in Canada and the United States Perform routine accounting controls and investigate variances to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Draft and record journal entries and review account activity for unusual items Close the foreign currency company and generate the necessary entries to consolidate at month-end Ensure that leases are properly captured and classified on the balance sheet Prepare key month-end account reconciliations and resolve outages in a timely manner Review and update product service standards for inventory Provide accounting support for the budgeting and forecasting processes Maintain and provide audit support to the internal and external audit teams Develop, maintain and refine financial models to support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and pricing decisions Prepare and present financial reports using clear, visual formats to support business analysis and strategic decision-making Deliver financial analysis to support existing commercial relationships, new business development and manufacturing decision-making Identify improvements, make recommendations, and promote ideas Perform routine duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Make decisions and establish work priorities Must be able to work non-standard hours and be willing to travel, as needed Assist with special projects and new accounting pronouncements Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline; CPA or MBA preferred 5-7 years of experience with a public firm or private industrial company; manufacturing experience preferred Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley internal accounting control procedures and processes Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with and ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics Nav preferred Inventory and manufacturing cost accounting knowledge preferred Ability to clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Must possess the ability to work independently and be a self-starter Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and reasoning skills Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline
5-7 years of experience with a public firm or private industrial company
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley internal accounting control procedures and processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with and ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics Nav preferred
Inventory and manufacturing cost accounting knowledge preferred
Ability to clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Must possess the ability to work independently and be a self-starter
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and reasoning skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with and ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics Nav preferred
Inventory and manufacturing cost accounting knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end closing process and provide accounting support for 12 operating locations covering four business groups in Canada and the United States
Perform routine accounting controls and investigate variances to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Draft and record journal entries and review account activity for unusual items
Close the foreign currency company and generate the necessary entries to consolidate at month-end
Ensure that leases are properly captured and classified on the balance sheet
Prepare key month-end account reconciliations and resolve outages in a timely manner
Review and update product service standards for inventory
Provide accounting support for the budgeting and forecasting processes
Maintain and provide audit support to the internal and external audit teams
Develop, maintain and refine financial models to support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and pricing decisions
Prepare and present financial reports using clear, visual formats to support business analysis and strategic decision-making
Deliver financial analysis to support existing commercial relationships, new business development and manufacturing decision-making
Identify improvements, make recommendations, and promote ideas
Perform routine duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Make decisions and establish work priorities
Must be able to work non-standard hours and be willing to travel, as needed
Assist with special projects and new accounting pronouncements