Senior Accountant

Fincantieri Marine Group has an opening for a Senior Accountant in the Finance department at our Fincantieri Marine Group -- Green Bay location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a main subsidiary of Fincantieri, a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group has career opportunities at our three Wisconsin-based shipyards located at Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer competitive wages, exceptional benefits with excellent premiums, and ample opportunities for advancement. And our large backlog provides the opportunity for long-term job security.

We are convinced that real change comes from the people who advocate it: people who are committed, dedicated and passionate about what they do help create the Company's future, the future of the sea, and their own future. We welcome those who thrive in a fast paced environment and aspire to develop, grow, and leave their mark on our shipbuilding history dating back more than 230 years.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant position within the Finance Department provides lead accounting support to Fincantieri Marine Group. Primary accounting responsibilities include, but are not limited to, period-end closing duties, financial reporting and analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. Further, as a senior level associate, this position provides general accounting support for Finance initiatives and projects, as assigned. Domestic travel may be required to the Wisconsin shipyards (Marinette, Sturgeon Bay).

Essential Skills and Functions

• Responsible for period-end closing activities including the accurate preparation of journal entries, intercompany entries and allocations.
• Complete and record monthly percentage of completion journal entries and ensure that all Construction Contract balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accruals and reserves on a monthly basis to ensure balances are appropriate.
• Maintain Balance Sheet integrity through completion of monthly account analysis and reconciliations.
• Oversee general accounting and billing functions to confirm accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Support weekly cash forecasting.
• Perform monthly analysis on Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet and financial reporting necessary to provide information required by business unit and corporate level entities.
• Provide support to financial analysts during the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Develop a strong understanding of core accounting processes across business units to ensure consistency in the application of accounting principles and to provide input on process re-engineering or streamlining opportunities.
• Support various audit activities by providing timely and accurate information to fulfill audit requests.
• Maintain proficiency with financial accounting systems and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Various ad-hoc reporting and special projects as assigned.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Fincantieri utilizes basic universal competencies for all employees that are consistent with our strategy, culture and values. Our competencies are intended to provide basic behavioral expectations for all roles and include the following:

• Open Mindset: Identify and analyze potential problems to implment effective solutions, adopting alternative perspectives and methods to improve processes, activities and tasks, embrace change and proactively seek development opportunities to acquire new skills
• Strategic Leadership: Lead toward shared and common goals while promoting a culture of trust, cohesion, follow through, and support, engaging with others and leveraging their peculiarities to successfully create value for the entire organization and promote development
• Accomplishment: Own projects and activities to achieve or exceed objectives, focus on priorities, time and budget constraints, resources and quality, embrace internal and external customer needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• Social Connection: Work interdependent and enhance collaboration between different teams, actively listen, communicate and share knowledge, embrace diversity and take value from all differences while promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusiveness

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum three years of experience required
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills, FAS and experience with financial systems, preferably one of the following: BAAN, Epicor, SAP).

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.