Ames Finance-Accounting - Financial Analyst

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.
As part of the GMS family of companies, AMES® Taping Tools is the nation’s leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing industry. With our expansive network of company stores and franchised tool rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, we’re committed to providing residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with a comprehensive selection of drywall finishing tools, supplies, and equipment, making us a one-stop-shop for all things drywall.

For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or amestools.com.

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Position Summary:

Responsible for providing accurate and timely budgets, financial analysis, and accounting support to the Company. The position will also support other departments with financial analysis, daily reporting, and forecasts as needed.


Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical support for Manufacturing – demand planning, procurement, absorption, freight

• Prepare and maintain financial models and reports for forecasting and long-range planning of P&L Balance Sheet; and Cash Flows

• Prepare monthly headcount reconciliation

• Report on daily dashboard, KPI’s and metrics for various business units across the organization

• Prepare & maintain monthly board packages and materials for Senior Management meetings

• Gather and interpret large volumes of operational data; detect emerging trends and integrate operational intel; develop detective controls and predictive indicators

• Assist with month end close and financial reporting

• Ensure assigned processes are effective, efficient and properly documented

• Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required

• Be a critical part of the leadership team to identify, develop and implement strategies and processes for future-state corporate plans


Basic Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to consistently perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis experience (1-3 preferrable)

• Must have experience in Microsoft Office Applications (advanced MS-Excel)

• Experience working with large databases, creating Pivot Tables, and Power BI

• Experience with SQL, VBA, Python and R is a plus

• Experience with multi-unit retail, distribution, manufacturing, and e-Commerce a plus

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics from accredited college or University

• Knowledge of US GAAP

• Public auditing experience is a plus

• Knowledge of SAGE500 accounting software. In lieu of SAGE500, knowledge of GL module of another major financial system is essential (SAP, Great Plains, Lawson, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Trend, OneStream,etc) is acceptable

• Knowledge of report writing in VENA, Biz Insights, FRx, Crystal or other recognized application is preferred

Personal Effectiveness
• Demonstrates high level of inter-personal and teamwork skills.
• Possesses a high degree of drive and ability to produce results and accomplish goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Solid organizational skills.

Technical & Analytical Skills
• Strong general accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Ability to interpret data and provide insightful analysis.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as probability, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to evaluate financial results, variances, and tolerances.

Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems while dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form