Wynn's Grain & Spice · 5 months ago
Senior Financial & Planning Accountant - OnSite
Wynn's Grain & Spice is a company focused on financial planning and accounting functions. The Senior Financial & Planning Accountant will report directly to the CFO and be instrumental in cost analysis, KPI development, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Dynamics GP cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing
Produce daily production, variance and ad hoc reports
Review and analyze actual costs for variances and prepare reports
Prepare, analyze and report monthly Cost issues
Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs
Study and collect data to determine the costs of business activities
Develop long-term and short-term plans in conjunction with the executive management and site team
Develop and gain agreement to annual business plans, ensuring alignment with strategy. Including detailed expenses and headcount budgets
Establish and monitor annual business plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, including detailed expense and headcount budgets
Create reporting systems to provide clear and accurate organizational performance metrics
Quantify business outcomes, including revenue and other KPIs, and provide monthly financial reports to the executive team
Develop financial models and business cases for key projects, ensuring cross-functional integration
Act as a subject matter expert in finance, accounting policies, and operational management
Support various finance functions, including cost of goods sold calculation
Solve complex financial challenges through data analysis and problem-solving strategies
Utilize financial indicators to guide decision-making and business planning
Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practices
Point of contact for account reconciliations, process improvement recommendations, and financial statement preparation
Assist with various accounting functions that include reviewing balance sheet items, financial analysis, creating SOPs, inventory management, and reviewing general ledger details
Assist in month end close duties as assigned
Oversee daily inventory counts conducted by warehouse personnel, variance reporting, and monthly trend analysis for shortages, overages, and outdated products
Perform month-end reconciliations of inventory balances, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
Develop and enhance processes for intercompany inventory transactions
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Excel skills with extensive abilities in PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and data validation, text manipulation and charting
PowerPoint skills to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, with effective use of data visualization, design and aesthetics of templates
Proficiency in other Microsoft Software, Word and Access
Ability to develop and execute accounting strategies that drive business results and foster a culture of continuous improvement
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
Highly organized and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines
Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive in problem-solving
Well-developed oral and written communication skills; strong verbal, listening and negotiation skills
Preferred
Food manufacturing experience is a plus