Finance Lead

TG Missouri Corporation "Perryville, MO" PERRYVILLE, MO 63775, USA Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Role priorities include: Learn cost rate development fundamentals, including labor, overhead, and allocation methodologies, through hands‑on participation and mentorship from senior team members. Assist in preparing rate calculations, supporting schedules, and variance analysis to understand how operational activity impacts financial results. Gain exposure to month‑end close processes by supporting reconciliations, journal entries, and management reporting. Work with cross‑functional partners in manufacturing, operations, and finance to understand business drivers behind cost behavior. Develop strong data analysis skills by validating inputs, reviewing trends, and identifying potential data quality issues. Contribute to standardized reporting, templates, and documentation while learning internal control and audit requirements. Participate in continuous improvement (kaizen) initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency within cost accounting processes. Build proficiency in ERP systems and financial tools used to support cost accounting and rate analysis. Receive coaching and feedback to progressively take on more complex responsibilities and advance toward senior‑level roles. Perform additional duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting / Finance or related field, or equivalent years of experience is required. 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting or finance experience required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. TECHNICAL SKILLS Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis and month-end close responsibilities, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CPA recommended, but not required. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, problem solving and project scheduling skills is required PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr