Senior Financial Analyst

Company / Location Information

Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. As a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is at the center of the trend. We are a $3.5 billion company with over 140 years of history and more than 12,000 employees worldwide. Our emphasis is on hot water and clean water; we are one of the world’s largest manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment as well as a supplier of water purification products in a number of emerging countries.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI with manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, and Europe, we have the global reach to serve customers worldwide. A. O. Smith is committed to continuous improvement and maintaining a culture that values and respects our employees.  Recently named one of Milwaukee’s Top Places to Work, we care about our associates and have programs in place to help our team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. 

Primary Function

Responsible for preparing and analyzing various financial reports and statements as well as maintaining the integrity of all financial documents. Work to interpret the financial data to make appropriate recommendations to management about financial matters.

This role is eligible for a remote work schedule of up to two days remote work per week. New employees are eligible to apply after successfully completing their initial 90 days of employment and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze various financial statements and reports.
• Research and generate financial forecasts, sales analyses, and other trends.
• Review and analyze “what if” scenarios for future business planning from the finance perspective.
• Analyze profit-and-loss income statements and prepare reports and recommendations to management.
• Prepare, review, and analyze research projects and analyses including budget, expenses, staffing, rates of return, sensitivity analysis, and financial projections.
• Perform and review month end closing procedures.
• Provide technical support to operating unit personnel relative to the submission of actual/forecast financial data to Corporate Headquarters.
• Prepare and review various schedules and analyses in support of both internal and external financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years related work experience
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports to identify financial impacts of the data
• Working knowledge of financial and accounting systems
• Experience with consolidation accounting and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and high organization skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and Access
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written, especially communication of financial results and information
• Ability to work with and maintain the integrity of confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as a team to meet strict deadlines while balancing priorities

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.  This role is eligible for a remote work schedule of up to two days remote work per week. New employees are eligible to apply after successfully completing their initial 90 days of employment and training.

ADA Disclaimer (U.S. ONLY)

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.