Senior Accountant at Poly6

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Senior Accountant
Burlington, MA

Poly6 uses process intelligent materials to advance system efficiency and engineering design capabilities in scaled manufacturing. Poly6’s initial market focus includes turbine engines, a market in which Poly6’s products, enabled by additive manufacturing, automate current component manufacturing processes and give rise to next generation engine design.  Long term benefits of Poly6’s products include reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the aviation sector.

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant will be considered a key member of the Finance team, partnering with the Controller to drive financial visibility, reporting, and execution at the Burlington, MA plant. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Controller, Finance/Accounting team & leadership team, providing strategic analysis and decision support, along with accurate financial & operational metrics. The Senior Accountant role is well suited for an individual willing to grow with us. The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant role is savvy in Excel, has excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and can create and maintain a team-oriented environment and work well with others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a business partner to the Controller and General Manager, closely advising them on the continued development, execution, and efficacy of inventory controls.
• Participate in the day-to-day accounting function for CPP-Poly6, including month-end close assistance, revenue recognition, inventory management, cash management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Report on weekly KPI metrics, investigating and commenting on variances from targets
• Interact with various team members at the site ranging from Manufacturing Supervisors to Executives, providing financial information, training, and guidance
• Work alongside the Controller and team to review inventory, drive down slow-moving inventory, assess valuation, coordinate annual physical inventory counts, and work to further cycle counting procedures.
• Assist in annual standard costing updates through analysis of pricing and manufacturing costing variances
• Provide timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly spend by cost center to Dept managers so that they may manage their department's operations
• Perform daily ad hoc requests including various spend analytics, forecasting, and investigating accounting transactions with the ERP system
• Assist controller with providing meaningful analysis for management including monthly reporting on departmental budgets, inventory, and other ad hoc items as requested.
• Drive cost accounting and manufacturing accounting initiatives to improve operational metrics, scorecards, and inventory management
• Provide assistance with the annual external audit, providing sample selections and applicable accounting schedules
• Partner with Controller to drive improvement initiatives across the accounting organization
• Leverage MS Excel and database skills to support data management for reporting and analysis
• Partner with Controller and corporate team for review of monthly account reconciliations
• Comply with all safety, GAAP and FASB policies and procedures
• Demonstrates proper attendance and dependability
• Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by Management
• Assist the Controller in financial planning and budget preparation.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S in Accounting/Finance required.
• 4+ years’ experience in a professional Accounting/Finance role required, ideally in the manufacturing industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems / financial reporting software.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end close process
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills٫ with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate desire and ability for growth
• In-depth understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing costing methodologies.
• Attendance is critical, must be able to work at the Burlington facility.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in public accounting a plus.
• 3-4 years of direct experience leading accounting practices in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.  

This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these US export laws without sponsorship for an export license. Poly6 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, color, genetic information, religion, sex, veteran status, or national origin.
 

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position