Financial Analyst 2

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for all financial aspects of the business, ensuring compliance with PCC Corporate Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This role assists the Controller with financial statements, internal and external audits, budgets, forecasts, and strategic business plans, coordinating with Division and Corporate finance to achieve business goals and objectives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end closing processes, maintain the general ledger, generate monthly journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and internal reports, providing summaries and recommendations for management regarding financial activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on operational results and trends.
• Assist with inventory controls, including work-in-progress (WIP), raw materials, critical spares, reserves and fixed assets.
• Produce and maintain business dashboards reports (daily flex, weekly P&L, and others)
• Assist with product cost development and cost savings calculations, creating budgets, forecasts, and activity rates.
• Develop a strong understanding of financial and ERP systems, with the ability to data mine.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff, and management.
• Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and enhance workflow.
• Performing job functions with minimal supervision.
• Provide audit support through the generation of timely, accurate schedules and documents.
• Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
• Assist with SOX compliance and reporting.
• Actively participate in financial and ERP system implementations.
• Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute as-hoc reports and financial models as required
• Review all capital projects and perform. Assist local management with financial support of capital expenditure as required.
• Forecast/Budget
• Complete government surveys, tax returns, sales tax, and censuses as required.
• Completion of FQR package.
• Banking activities: Process checks, check daily incoming payments, cancel and re issue checks, monthly bank recons, create one off ACH/Wire transfer payments in JPM

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel with intermediate skills in other Microsoft Office products.
• Team players with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility.
• Ability to quickly understand concepts and think through possible solutions and implications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities using strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• High degree of integrity while working with confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to balanced detail with a big-picture focus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial data, with an understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements as well as company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to work independently to prioritize and accomplish daily tasks.
• Ability to identify and research accounting issues independently and communicate conclusions effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Familiarity with manufacturing/processing environments is preferred.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.

Experience & Education:

• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

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