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ITW Residential and Renovation, a division of the Construction Products business segment, is a global provider of premium fastening solutions that improve contractor productivity and building quality in the residential and renovation construction industries. Our products are positioned as market leaders and category leading brands encompassing wood to wood fastening systems (PaslodeR), structural wood fasteners (GRK FastenersTM), concrete anchoring systems (TapconR, Red HeadR, RamsetR), underlayment screws (Rock-OnR, Backer-OnR), self-drilling screws (TeksR) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z AncorR).
The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for for working collaboratively with members of the Finance, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to provide timely financial analysis to aid in making business decisions. Additionally, this role with be responsible for general accounting and timely month-end close processes including inventory, sales, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and ad-hoc analysis as required. This role will effectively communicate and coordinate the exchange of financial information across the different departments with in-depth knowledge to guide effective business decisions that deliver profitable growth.
Core Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and report on financial performance on monthly, quarterly, and YTD basis.
Monitor and report on key business metrics.
Assist in successfully performing month-end journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, analyze variances, and complete bridge schedules and spending analyses.
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and other data analytics models in order to increase financial data transparency and usability across the division and enhance decision making.
Provide financial support and be a business partner to commercial and operations functions. Support includes cost trends, cost improvement opportunities, and profitability analysis of products, suppliers, programs and special projects. Drive resolution and corrective action with all functional groups and production plants.
Strong ownership of capital expenditures, including proactive communication and application of financial knowledge to vet, accelerate, control, and subsequently evaluate capital projects through their lifetime
Assist in preparation of annual operation plan, long range strategic plans, monthly outlooks, quarterly reviews and other special analysis.
Understand and apply ITW financial policies consistently and effectively. Ensure that accurate financial records and strong internal controls are in place and being followed.
Assist and/or lead assigned projects focusing on continuous improvement by applying the ITW toolbox principles.
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent advanced degree. CPA or MBA preferred
Minimum of 2-5 years of Accounting or Finance experience
Advanced MS Excel skill, Power BI or similar database experience
Cost Accounting, Manufacturing and Fixed Asset experience preferred
Strong business communication and excellent analytical skills, including the ability to analyze raw data and apply creative/innovative analysis, and the capability to form key, succinct, and actionable insights and recommendations
Collaborative and highly communicative, self-directed with high orientation to teamwork
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time in manufacturing and construction sites. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas and construction sites. Travel requirements - Up to 10% to our other local NA facilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
