Financial Analyst - Accounting Logistics

We are proud to be the only company covering the spectrum of residential storage and organization needs, from high-end, dealer-supplied custom solutions to do-it-yourself storage systems available online and in retail stores. Our organization systems are marketed under the Inspired Closets, ORG Home, Gorgeous Garage, ProClosets, EasyClosets, EasyGarage, Easy Track, and Garage Essentials brand names.

The Stow Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Financial Analyst position located in Holland, MI. We are the country’s premier source for custom closets and organizational solutions; designed, custom-cut, and shipped directly to our clients.

Primary Purpose of Position:

This role partners with multiple cross-functional operations support team members both at our corporate and plant locations - utilizing their analyst expertise specific to manufacturing. The ideal candidate is and can not only analyze information, but effectively communicate their findings to others, while proactively highlighting areas of improvement. This role will perform daily general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis, and be a key contributor to planning and forecast cycles. In this highly visible role, you will interact with key members of management, and support critical projects. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking to learn all aspects of a growing company, make an impact and develop the skills necessary to take on a larger role.

Key Responsibilities:

Support financial modeling and analysis for new product offerings and distribution channels, including scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling
Responsible for analysis of all freight carriers for the Holland/Nampa locations and completion of monthly accruals. Includes analysis on freight spend, transportation costs, and carrier performance to identify savings opportunities and cost efficiencies
Develop, maintain, and report on KPIs related to freight, logistics, and supply chain performance. Identify process improvement opportunities within freight tracking, and reporting
Work closely with operations and respective support teams to analyze production costs. Clearly explaining variances and opportunities for improvement.
Support month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and plant cost analysis in accordance with GAAP
Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses, accruals, and other general ledger accounts
Monitor variances to forecast and budget, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into costs
Supports management decision making and achievement of organizational goals via preparation of financial and operational analysis. Areas of analysis primarily include expenses, manufacturing performance, and profitability.
Prepare executive-ready summaries and presentations highlighting key insights and recommendations
Review and investigate accounting transactions to improve data accuracy.
Lives Company values daily
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

The Stow Company may temporarily assign any team member with duties outside of their normal responsibilities. Such assignments may be warranted due to a variety of specific requirements, conditions and/or the capabilities of available personnel. Management will determine the nature and duration of those assignments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have strong technical and analytical skills with solid cost accounting background
Experience with SAP ERP is a plus
Requires use of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, business acumen, a learning mindset, and curiosity to analyze queried data, conduct data storytelling and reporting, and data modeling using various tools like, SQL Database, Adaptive, and Excel
Experience with Python and process automation is a plus
Ability to analyze large volume of financial data and prepare analysis, financial reports, statements, and projections with strong attention to detail within aggressive deadlines
Demonstrated ability to make solid, objective, ethical decisions
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on elimination of non-value-add activities
Able to maintain strict confidence in financial sensitive information and demonstrate a high level of integrity
Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally to The Stow Company
Must have excellent customer service skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills
Must have the ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an office and a manufacturing environment
Ability to take the initiative and work well independently with little supervision, and as part of a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Sitting at workstation approximately 90% percent of work time
Standing and walking approximately 10% percent of work time
Must be able to travel between plant and office locations
Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice
Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces
Manufacturing environment with multiple machinery and moving parts

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Location: In person