The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing financial analysis on operating results and business plans to identify trends and variances that require business action. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement lean processes for improvement.
This position is onsite at our Sussex, WI Corporate Headquarters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts cost analysis process by establishing and thereafter ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
- Independently analyzing and interpreting business trends and forecasts and thereby identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Present and educate business partners on financial findings based of trends and forecasts
- Recommend creative cost corrective measures to optimize budget utilization (I.E labor cost improvements)
- Reconcile accounts by autonomously investigating matters of significance and using knowledge of GAAP to address recognized items
- Evaluate existing financial processes/reports utilized by operational business partners and develop and implement lean processes/reports that support business goals and alleviate administrative burden
- Actively engage in Sarbanes Oxley and internal control requirements including documentation; testing and compliance
- Assess and account financial information in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley and company accounting policies
- Assist in annual budget preparation process and periodic forecasts
- Assist in creation of cost rates used for client profitability analysis
SCOPE
Plant or Corporate focus
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience:Minimum of 1 to 3 years professional experience in a finance role or related discipline
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) as well as company accounting policies, procedures and standards
- Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner
- Ability to analyze and solve problems using learned techniques and tools
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, plan and accomplish work to ensure critical deadlines are met
- Ability to create spreadsheets in excel incorporating the use of formulas, macros and pivot tables. Additionally, demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with operational business partners
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We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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