Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Texarkana, AR

Location: Texarkana, AR
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No

Goodyear. More Driven.

Position Description:

The Plant Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for leading the development of all Reporting and FP&A activities in support of our Goodyear's Texarkana plant. Included would be data analytics, data mining, financial analysis, plant production and material costs as well as overall reporting as needed using. This role is responsible for providing the financial linkage between North American Tire objectives, goals, strategies, and measures with plant operations through collaboration with operational leadership. These responsibilities include developing and maintaining the monthly plant financial forecast and plant and all operational reporting. This position is responsible for partnering with members of the Plant Leadership Team and other Manufacturing Finance Leadership teams to ensure plant and finance goals and objectives are achieved. Experience with Excel, Hyperion, or Tableau would be valuable for this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with plant Accounting and Finance teams, other plant associates, and NAT’s Divisional Management to implement effective reporting and data analytices to improve the plant's financial performance. Participate in financial development activities such as the annual operating plan, monthly/quarterly reporting, and special analyses as needed,
• Lead/Perform cost and financial analysis for plant operating team via data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in the payback and project evaluation as part of the requested process. Validate anticipated project benefit to the plant via reporting.
• Work with the Business Center Managers and Area Managers to develop strategic and cost-saving initiatives by utilizing data collections and report generation.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other business related field
• 5 years of experience in Financial Analysis / Data Reporting,

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of how key finance costs and manufacturing decisions impact the business units
• Experience with pulling data, data mining, and report generation as well as interpretation of data.
• Able to analyze reports and grasp a situation to create well-reasoned solutions
• Highly organized with the ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities
• Experience interacting with operational and financial senior management teams
• Experience supporting large operations, business, or support functions

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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