Financial Analyst II, Financial Accounting - ANALY002677-00001

Lb Foster - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Financial Analyst II, Financial Accounting position at L.B. Foster Company is a key role within the Accounting and Finance team, responsible for enhancing financial controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory financial statement reporting. The role involves hands-on analysis, reviewing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and supporting SEC filings, making it integral to the company's financial integrity and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of controls assessment process to ensure appropriate executive certification for SOX.
• Work effectively with senior analyst to oversee SOX assessment program and controls environment.
• Partner and liaise with process owners globally in all business units to enhance and properly document the Company's internal controls environment.
• Regularly assess and update documentation for the Company's internal control procedures.
• Act as key liaison with internal and external auditors with their audits of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist in financial analysis of monthly global reporting packages as well as financial statement fluctuation analyses.
• Participate in the composition, tie-out, and review of the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
• Assist in the preparation of investor relations presentations and materials.
• Assist with technical research on accounting issues and new accounting standards.
• Participate in other audits or special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting/auditing experience required.
• 2 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley rules, and related requirements.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office package with an emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Workiva, Planful, Alteryx, SAP, and Infor Visual a plus.
• Ability to work well under deadlines, prioritize work, and deliver results on time.
• Self-starting with good organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent, sound judgment and decision making.
• Full understanding of accounting principles and all financial statement interactions.
• Must be comfortable working with raw data and transforming it into insights and information to use in management decision making.
• Proven track record of delivering well organized, highly accurate, and articulate work product.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to others, inside and outside of finance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workiva, Planful, Alteryx, SAP, and Infor Visual a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work environment