Finance Analyst – Senior

About Frontline, an Oshkosh company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry.  Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough. 

OVERVIEW:

The Senior Manufacturing Finance Analyst will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization’s business objectives. This role will perform general accounting and finance functions and account reconciliations; provide information for management through presentation of financial statements and analysis reports. The Senior Manufacturing Finance Analyst will be involved in monthly analysis, forecasting and annual budgeting process; process business transactions in areas such as cost accounting, customer financing, cash and liquidity management, inventory, disbursements, financial planning and operations, and property, plant and equipment in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.

This role will be based onsite at our Frontline Communications facility in Clearwater, FL.

YOUR IMPACT:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business; assist in analyzing and preparing monthly results for management. Interact with other departments on business issues that impact financial projections.
• Promote and attract optimal capital allocation for internal and external customers; assist in development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts. Lead and support “Make vs. Buy” decisions and appropriation request for capital projects.
• Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers; support and partner with management in planning, measuring and reporting on performance of business functions and opportunities to improve profitability through pricing and cost efficiency.
• Responsible for monthly close process for assigned areas and business segments, including account reconciliation and review monthly financial reporting package in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual.
• Assist in the management and administration of business systems and procedures; perform testing and update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes affecting internal controls.
• Develop customer-friendly systems, processes and metrics; perform assigned shared services tasks in accordance with standard work instructions. Monitor and track key operational benchmarks.
• Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects while leveraging the Oshkosh Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) tools and concepts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) or more years of related experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
• Ability to travel 10%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with GAAP and U.S. and international accounting regulations.
• Manufacturing accounting experience.

WHY PIERCE? 

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.  

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together. 

We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:

• Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)
• 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%
• Competitive paid-time off plans
• Company bonus plan, free life, short and long-term disability plans
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year
• Many, many more!

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.
  
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Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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