We are looking for a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reports and insightful data analysis to support decision-making processes. This position will require collaboration with various stakeholders, including finance and procurement teams, as well as a commitment to maintaining high standards of financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Compile and analyze financial data from multiple systems to identify trends and insights.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reporting packages with precision and timeliness.<br>• Utilize data management tools and spreadsheets to research and resolve complex accounting issues, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.<br>• Monitor and manage account performance metrics such as KPIs, CPIs, and SLAs.<br>• Collaborate with account leadership on initiatives like savings strategies, benchmarking, forecasting, and utilization reporting.<br>• Provide mentorship and guidance to accountants and analysts, leading team meetings or projects as required.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, operational teams, and corporate stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.<br>• Support financial decision-making through ad hoc analysis and modeling.<br>• Execute other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to join our team on a contract basis in St. Louis, Missouri. This role involves conducting a detailed review of financial accounts and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance ahead of potential buyer due diligence. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven background in financial reporting and balance sheet analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct a comprehensive month-over-month analysis of balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies, unusual trends, and variances.<br>• Review and validate account reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation.<br>• Perform in-depth analysis of critical financial categories such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities.<br>• Ensure all reconciliations align with the general ledger and are audit-ready.<br>• Analyze the impact of balance sheet adjustments on profit and loss accounts, ensuring the accuracy of accruals, amortization, and reserves.<br>• Identify and correct errors through adjusting journal entries while proposing process improvements for financial reporting.<br>• Prepare detailed summary reports for leadership and external advisors, highlighting findings and recommendations.<br>• Conduct variance analysis across financial statements to pinpoint unusual patterns and areas of concern.<br>• Support cleanup efforts by rebuilding reconciliation templates and ensuring corrected periods roll forward seamlessly.<br>• Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and a solid background in financial management and manufacturing cost accounting. The role will involve overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and contributing to the consolidation of financial data across multiple entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities, ensuring precise cost analysis and tracking.<br>• Consolidate financial data from multiple operating entities for accurate reporting and analysis.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports and statements, aligning with organizational and regulatory standards.<br>• Support integration efforts related to acquisitions by ensuring smooth financial consolidation and reporting.<br>• Develop and maintain effective procedures for cost accounting within the manufacturing environment.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and back-office operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies, maintaining the integrity of financial data.<br>• Provide guidance and support to the permanent controller in managing financial operations.<br>• Analyze financial performance metrics and recommend strategies for improvement.