Travel Financial Analyst

Job Summary

The Regional Analyst is responsible for accounting and finance duties for their region, including working with Corporate Accounting to execute month-end close, complete margin and trend analysis, drive annual budgets and re-forecasting as necessary, as well as all adhoc reporting and analysis deemed necessary to support Operation Managers. The ideal candidate has a great eye for detail and a high level of accuracy. The candidate must effectively communicate with management, colleagues, and peers throughout the Company.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources : our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

Medical, Dental, Vision

low-cost premiums even for family coverage

~ Company-paid life / AD&D insurance

~ Company-paid short-term disability

~ Paid sick / vacation / holiday

~401k / Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)

~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

~ Additional voluntary benefits

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the 5-day monthly financial close including :

Monitoring and coordinating completeness of sales and invoices in SAP

Monitoring and coordinating completeness of goods receipts and coordinating necessary accruals / reclasses

Coordinate inventory counts and investigate variances

Calculate royalties and coordinate payment

Complete margin analysis including cost variance analysis, sales price, and volume trend analysis as well as KPI analysis

Coordinate the input and review of annual budgets and forecasts as needed for region-specific plants and administrative departments including :

Assisting plant managers in completing justification and payback analysis for CAPEX

Provide training as necessary to use the forecasting software

Ensure budgets / forecasts are approved and provide required reporting, analysis, and parameters

Calculate and load costing BOMs for new and existing manufactured inventory and perform quarterly revaluation / LCM analysis

Calculate and monitor activity rates for internal labor

Set up pricing for internal sales and coordinate compliance with internal controls

Complete monthly and ADHOC reports and analysis for Management and Parent Company

Provide corporate governance to ensure the region is compliant with various internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or completion of related courses

Requirements / Qualifications

Knowledge of GAAP financial reporting

Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Self-starter and strong work ethic

Team-player and flexible

Available to work extended hours and potentially weekends as needed to meet month-end or audit deadlines

Available for minimal travel to attend in-person training

Preferred :

~ Experience in the construction materials industry

~ Experience with SAP

~3+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration / clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

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