Job Description

Emerge is actively recruiting for a Senior Plant Accounting & Finance Business Partner for our dynamic client company on the outskirts of Pasadena, CA. Our client is a progressive and growing manufacturer operating in one of the most vital and fast-paced segments of today's economy. They are known for exceptional customer service and commitment to quality.

The Senior Plant Accounting & Finance Business Partner located near Pasadena, CA will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial data, supporting effective financial planning, analysis, and operational decision-making.

What We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate is analytical, highly detail-oriented, and capable of processing and interpreting large volumes of data to identify trends and support strategic insights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial reporting and controls:

Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, monthly reconciliations, end of year reporting, budgets, and forecasts.

Close books timely, efficiently, and accurately

Reconciliations, ERP closing, Journal Entries, Audit Support

Inventory Control analytics and reporting

Year-end physical inventory support

Monitor and track production variances

Material Usage variances

Labor variances

Purchase Price variances

Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Identify opportunities for improvements and calculate gross and net productivity

Track and estimate site level cost savings projects

Work with other sites to learn how to leverage capacity and capabilities within the USA production network

Support preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

Work cross functionally to submit weekly forecasts for the USA sites:

Revenue & EBITDA

Orderbook

Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed.

Cost reviews for new product bids

New item Part Costing

Become a local ERP Subject matter expert (support and resolve issues)

Collaborate with departments to optimize financial operations and information systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business (MBA or CPA/CMA is a plus)

5+ years' experience in Accounting and Corporate Finance

Experience in a fast-paced, data-driven, or manufacturing environment is highly valued

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

In-depth understanding of GAAP

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close

FAR, DFAR Regulations

Knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing and logistics

Ability to link financial outcomes with operations drivers (KPI's, process efficiencies, etc.)

Strategic thinking and commercial awareness

Support for decision-making and performance improvement

Financial Planning Software / Tools

ERP Knowledge (Epicor/Kinetic experience a plus)

Research Skills - Analyzing Information

Deadline-Oriented and thoroughness

Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, etc.)

Experience with ISO / AS9100 quality management systems

If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now" or send resume to Elaine McKenna, Sr. Search Consultant, at elaine.mckenna@emergetalent.com. Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Who is Emerge? We are a global talent solutions company working with clients all over the world. We deliver managed sales, services, marketing, and business solutions to our clients. We are committed to your success, working quickly and efficiently to provide tangible, measurable results.

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