Finance Manager

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

This position is responsible for the financial and operational analysis, budgeting, and reporting for several of the Company’s Lighting brands.  This includes review of the financial results and all associated variance analysis.  The position coordinates, develops, compiles, and reviews the Brand income statement budgets including manufacturing costs and variances, capital, and selling, general and administrative expenses.  In addition, the position is responsible for the analysis of variances and actual performance against budget and prior periods, presenting summaries of results to brand and executive management.  Additionally, this position participates in special projects for the Vice President/General Manager and Brand Management as required.

• Assist in the development and analysis of annual budgets, including sales, capital expenditures, manufacturing costs and variances, and selling, general and administrative costs. Develop and calculate the annual manufacturing labor and overhead rates and analyze the resulting standard costs.  Assist in the review of budget P&L statements.  These activities involve working and coordinating with Corporate Finance, local departments, and Business Unit Management.
• Analyze monthly financial statements and variances and present monthly financial results to management and Corporate Finance, clearly highlighting all significant financial and operational issues.
• Analyze Brand sales and gross margins.  Prepare and issue summary reports to Brand and Executive Management.
• Develop and implement revenue, labor and operating financial and statistical reports to help operational managers monitor and manage the Brand’s operations in accordance with the company’s operating practices, strategic priorities and overall profitability and efficiency goals.
• Provide consultant quality assistance to Brand management as a Finance department liaison and business partner.  Ensure Business Unit adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Work with operations and Brand management as well as functional teams to identify opportunities to improve operations and profitability, address problems/issues and analyze capital investments.  This may include using NPV and IRR analysis techniques to guide team decisions and identify risks and opportunities.
• Accommodate internal and external auditors and successfully address audit findings to ensure compliance with GAAP and Leviton policies.
• Provide the Vice President/General Manager and Brand management with ad hoc analysis for special projects with a focus on improving operating efficiencies, profit contribution or other beneficial results or capital initiatives.
• Audit the cycle count and physical inventory counts.  Analyze and report on excess/obsolete inventories, scrap and other inventory adjustments.  Monitor inventory levels and work with operations and supply chain management to find root causes of problem areas and address any issues. 

Skills

• Must have strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI or other analytics software preferred, but minimally the ability to learn and utilize such tools is required.
• Excellent analytical skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with all levels and groups in the organization professionally and effectively.
• Must be creative, resourceful, able to think independently, and take initiative on assigned projects.
• Must be able to absorb new concepts and processes quickly.
• Must have ability to work independently, exercise proper judgment, and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to summarize and present information clearly and concisely.
• Working knowledge of one or more accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, etc. is preferred.
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Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/or Accounting required

Prior experience in accounting, financial analysis and/or auditing required

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a financial analyst and/or cost accountant required.

Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Travel

• Travel required 5% or less.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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