New job Finance Leader - PowerGen in South Carolina

Position Summary

Applies advanced, specialized knowledge of accounting principles, methods and techniques to perform complex accounting functions and analyses in areas of financial analysis, cost accounting, general accounting, budgeting, planning and forecasting. Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, control and timeliness of financial reports, analyses, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes complex accounting information to provide management with accounting information necessary to make critical business decisions. Audits current accounting policies and practices to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting standards and applicable government statutes. May lead project teams in developing new policies and compiling desk instructions. Designs, develops and implements systems and procedures to meet future business needs or regulatory requirements and coordinates implementation efforts across the division. Prepares complex financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes within the division and/or with corporate and customer involvement. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Researches and interprets complex accounting policies and regulations. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and policies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and/or participating in professional societies. Complies with federal and state legal requirements and professional standards. Studies existing and new legislation, enforces adherence to requirements, and advises management on needed actions. 10. Acts as consultant to management on major matters. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Identifies mentoring needs. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams. May serve as functional expert.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other closely related field and ten or more years of related experience required, preferably in support of a manufacturing operation. Advanced, specialized knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, laws, and regulations. Thorough knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf