New Balance Hiring for Plant Accountant Job at Norridgewock, ME Full Time

For over a century, New Balance has inspired athletes and communities of all kinds in their pursuit of excellence. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and we are driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We seek leaders and pioneers — because there’s no time to wait around for next. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

Responsible for all financial activities related to NB Owned Domestic Manufacturing site. Duties include ensuring that the performance of all accounting and month-end closing activities, preparation of all financial reporting results, development of forecasts, comparing forecasts to budgets and actuals with variance analysis. This position also provides detailed financial analysis to ensure appropriate visibility and awareness of Manufacturing details. Also coordinates efforts among local functions and relevant organizational groups to develop, complete and communicate the desired results. Position geared toward candidate who wants to grow and prosper.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Play integral role in Digital transformation of Domestic Factories
• Build a strong Plant Accounting function with skillset needed for future growth and requirements as well as strong business partnership with Factory Management.
• Effectively support the MADE Manufacturing organization through detailed and timely reporting & analysis while maintaining a clear independence necessary for the Finance function.

• Provide specific and actionable information to broaden awareness and drive accountability for MADE Manufacturing performance and spend. Provide ad-hoc detailed analyses as needed.

• Support Operations with the application of pertinent financial metrics in support of lean initiatives.
• Safeguard company assets by ensuring appropriate systems and controls over movement of inventories within the factory. Also includes the coordination of the yearly Stockroom, WIP and Fixed Asset inventories. Review all capital and major purchase requests for financial justifications.
• Complete and Co-ordinate the successful completion of monthly close activities according to close calendar and book all journal entries to the general ledger for MADE Manufacturing transactions.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting/Finance with 7 – 10 years related experience with a demonstrated experience in cost accounting.
• Candidate must have excellent communication and PC skills including Excel and Powerpoint.

Our Benefits:

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. In addition to a comprehensive traditional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.) we proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like on/offsite seminars, customized team building sessions, tuition reimbursement, and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a flexible work schedule, gym discounts, fitness reimbursements, and volunteer opportunities, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.