Senior Accountant

Our client is a mid-sized, successful, family-owned CPG company. They are seeking a multifaceted Senior Accountant to join their finance team. As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our finance team, contributing your expertise to our financial strategy, decision-making, and the overall fiscal health of the organization. You'll be responsible for not only analyzing financial data but also translating those numbers into compelling stories that guide our strategic decisions. With your strong background in accounting and finance, you'll help steer the organization towards continued success through the art of financial storytelling.

This position is fully onsite in St Louis, MO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets and financial plansTransform financial data into compelling narratives that guide strategic decision-makingMonitor and manage the company's financial health, including cash flow and budgetaryplanningPrepare and present financial reports to leadership, using storytelling to advise on performanceand potential areas for improvementAssist in the evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, and mergers, using your storytelling

skills to convey financial opportunities and risksEnhance financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and communicatethese improvements effectivelyDevelop and maintain cash flow projections, explaining their significance to the organizationProvide financial guidance and support to various departments within the organization,translating complex financial concepts into easily digestible storiesReview and act upon findings and recommendations from auditors, providing a clear narrativefor actionImplement performance metrics to support financial operational excellence, narrating the journey towards improvementCoordinate financially driven operations across different departments, emphasizing the overarching narrative of financial successAnalyze the costs associated with new product development and measure ROI as it pertains to incremental revenuePlay a key role in the selection, purchase, and integration of acquired businesses, using storytelling to guide the integration processMaintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective financial communicationAt discretion of Senior leadership Ad hoc projects could be assigned

Education And

EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 7 years of progressive

experience in finance and accounting is essential

Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic financial planningStrong track record of effectively communicating complex financial data and insights to non-finance stakeholders

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to decision-makingprocessesPrior involvement in financial reporting and analysis for a dynamic organizationFamiliarity with financial software and tools for data analysisMaster’s in business administration or a related field is preferred but not required.CPA, preferred

COMPETENCIES AND SKILL SET REQUIRED:Proficient in diving deep into data to uncover insights for strategic decisionsSkilled at making complex financial information captivating and easy to understandAble to align financial initiatives with organizational visionProficient in articulating financial insights clearly and persuasivelyCapable of inspiring teamwork and guiding colleagues towards successEffective in tackling challenges creatively and finding solutionsCommitted to upholding integrity in all financial decisions and actions

Experienced in leveraging technology to enhance financial processesFlexible in navigating changing financial landscapes

Budgeting and Planning: Skillful in crafting budgets to exceed strategic goalsProficient in providing actionable insights through clear reportingSwift in addressing discrepancies to ensure compliance

Experienced in optimizing processes for superior financial outcomesSkilled in fostering trust and collaboration with stakeholdersProactive in mitigating financial risks to safeguard interestsCapable of navigating regulations to maintain compliance and stabilityWillingness to travel up to 25% as required