This position requires U.S. Citizens only to meet the DoD requirements.

Job Description:
Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and corporate policies and procedures.
Responsible for managing the closing process preparation, with accuracy of the general ledger a primary focus. Ensure that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for Plant Controller and staff.
Assists Controller with budget preparation (financial, Khalix load and presentation) and five-year planning process to support Division(s).
Assists Controller with monthly forecasting, modeling and understanding.
Takes a lead role in setting standard costs annually, ensuring product costs are established properly and that costs are appropriately allocated to products
Performs setting costs for new parts as needed
Ensure timely closing of job work orders, report job variances, analyze variances and report findings to plant management
Monitor inventory costing and ensure inventory costing data is properly maintained and updated as necessary.
Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Research and provide detail on expense variances.
Drives finance continuous process improvement.
Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reduction, and other initiatives as required. Analytical Support:
Prepare financial presentations for monthly salaried communications meeting.
Validate financial results within Plant and communicate these to division and corporation.
Prepares monthly account reconciliations and SOX tasks
Assist in statutory reporting & Sarbanes Oxley compliance: Prepare quarterly SEC & Tax reporting package and prepare account reconciliations.

Travel Requirements:
Minimal

Required Education:
Bachelor s degree (4 years) in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Desired Education:
CPA or MBA

Required Years and Area of Expertise:
5-10 years of relevant experience
Manufacturing / Cost Accounting experience
Assistant Plant Controller experience
Proven knowledge or US GAAP

Bachelors is in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is strongly preferred, but candidates who don't have it may be considered if they have the right experience. 5 years experience as an Asst plant controller required. Experience must be in manufacturing. Candidates must have ERP experience and be proficient in excel.

Required Skills:
Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, general ledger systems Peoplesoft / SAP, and forecasting tools (Khalix/Longview preferred)). ERP (Epicor) but not required
Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications
Strong analytical skills, presentation skills and problem-solving capability
Deep understanding of financial controls
Ability to be comfortable interact and communicate with all aspects of the business, including plant staff and senior managers

Soft Skills:
Team player
Business partner: strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with the finance team and business partners at all levels of the organization.
Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes.
Work independently and within team on ongoing projects
Ability to act on initiative.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment.
Customer focused
Ability to embrace change and act under pressure in fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Quantitative Information:
Keene facility delivers ****M in revenue per year.