Function:
Finance & AccountingJob Summary:This position has direct responsibility for preparing and inputting journal entries relating to Woodward in order to accomplish monthly financial close. Additional direct responsibility includes preparation of month end statements, the monthly preparation of key performance indicator reports, and maintaining documentation to satisfy Sarbanes Oxley requirements. This position has indirect responsibility for assisting with internal and external audits, yearly preparation of budget, yearly spare parts review and providing any other reports requested by the corporate office or the Woodward location. Outside of these Accounting responsibilities, this position will also be required to participate in goal setting and safety leadership activities. Effective communication within the department as well as with other departments is vital to the success of this position.Job Description:Responsibilities:- Financial close process for Woodward
- Review, analysis and journal preparation
- Distributions and assessment processing
- Processing of product costing.
- Balance sheet variance analysis
- Local key performance indicators
- Account reconciliations
- Monthly plant cost variance analysis
- Local financial & cost reporting enhancements
- Asset componentization, retirement, and closure
Internal Controls:
Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.
Successful incumbents will have:- Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting or equivalent.
- Five to seven years of experience in various areas of accounting with increasing levels of responsibility required.
- Must be proficient with basic computer skills and have fundamental working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be detail oriented and have a strong ability to problem-solve.
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
- The ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random and for cause.
Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $75,400 - $99,600.
The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.
In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more!
For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.
FMLA:
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
- Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [email protected].
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