Senior Financial Analyst

Northwest Pipe Company - Vancouver, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Vancouver, WA

Primary Metal Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) at Northwest Pipe Company will play a crucial role in the development of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic planning. This position involves compiling and analyzing financial information to provide management with essential decision-making tools, balancing ad hoc projects with recurring month-end financial analysis support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, accurate, on time, insight driven financial analysis and reporting.
• Define and enhance management reporting packages and financial metrics to facilitate achievement of financial and operational goals.
• Drive and support implementation of report automation.
• Review complex financial accounting work processes, systems, and procedures for efficient workflow and conformity with accounting principles.
• Develop and maintain rigorous controls for consistently accurate data.
• Gather and compile information on processes, organizational structure, computer technology, policies, and procedures to develop and ensure appropriate forecasting strategies.
• Timely prepare and submit regulatory reporting.
• Enhance the accuracy and usability of the monthly forecasts and annual plan.
• Prepare models used to determine key accounting estimates and adapt with changes in data / circumstances.
• Evaluate historical and current financial data to understand and prepare analyses on product and business profitability.
• Interface with the Finance and Accounting teams as well as internal and external audit teams to answer questions on forecasts and actual results.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant analytical experience; preference given to candidates with experience at a manufacturing company.
• Experience in the application of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong organization skills, ability to multi-task and re-arrange priorities as needed.
• Solid understanding of automated accounting systems (e.g. SAP) and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in cost accounting support.
• Knowledge of M&A activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Weekly Paycheck
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety