Senior Accounting & Reporting Financial Analyst - Cement

ABOUT THE ROLE 
The Accounting & Reporting Financial Analyst is part of the US Cement Finance Team. This role will be responsible for the coordination of reporting and analysis process improvement, lead the standardization of financial operating processes and procedures and support the transition from IFRS to US GAAP/SOX reporting standards. The Analyst works closely with, and in support of the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis.

 

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• US GAAP/SOX Compliance -Continually provide support to the finance team as we transition from IFRS to US GAAP/SOX compliance. Lead the development of tools and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including liaising with corporate and regional functions
• Process improvement - Work with stakeholders both within the US Cement finance organization and other key areas to improve processes around financial reporting and analysis
• Standardization -Work with the US Cement team and other support functions to standardize financial operating processes and procedures across our footprint
• Financial Audit and Accounting - support the internal and external audit teams inquiries, collaborating closely with auditors to provide necessary documentation and support during audit processes in accordance with regulatory requirement (SoX controls and US GAAP)
• Financial compliance - activities including flux analysis and other items as required. Complete monthly review of the full account reconciliations and address unreconciled balances, if any
• Internal Control Processes - support the design of processes, related documentation and leads implementation where appropriate
• Month end Activities, Reconciliations and Reporting - perform month end activities supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting requirements
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, and provide actionable insights to senior management
• System Development - Participate in the development and implementation of financial reporting systems and processes, ensuring they meet the organization’s needs and comply with accounting standards. Systems include SAP ECC, SAC and Tagetik. Other tools include Qliksense and Qlickview
• Adhoc Requirements - Working on special projects, researching and preparing technical accounting memos on new scenarios including unusual accounting transactions/treatment in liaison with corporate accounting team
• Safety - demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors
   

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor’s degree 
Additional Education Preferred: CMA, CPA required 
Field of Study Preferred: Finance, Accounting or Business 
Required Work Experience: 5+ years professional experience required. Big 4/Large Audit manufacturing company experience required 
Required Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Suite 
Travel Requirements: less than 5%

 

Additional Requirements: 

• Strong US GAAP knowledge and reporting experience
• Knowledge of accounting within the manufacturing and/or construction industry preferred
• SAC/SAP ECC experience an asset
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day