Lead Financial and Accounting Analyst

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Job Summary:

The Lead Financial and Accounting Analyst plays a critical role on the Bakersfield site finance team, with a unique opportunity to split time between traditional accounting responsibilities and strategic FP&A. In addition to being responsible for preparing accurate and timely journal entries and performing detailed account reconciliations, this role partners directly with plant leadership to analyze operational performance, support decision-making, and drive cost and process improvements. This hybrid position requires a strong foundation in accounting, a keen analytical mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Essential Functions:

Accounting Responsibilities (approximately 60%):

• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including payroll, accruals, amortization, depreciation, and intercompany entries
• Perform detailed monthly account reconciliations, including but not limited to fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, lease obligations, and accrued liabilities.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives across cost accounting processes and operational finance integration with plant activities
• Maintain and improve standard cost models and ensure accuracy of inventory valuation
• Perform fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, disposals, depreciation, and reporting
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities support and preparation of financial statements
• Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

FP&A / Operational Finance Responsibilities (approximately 40%):

• Partner with plant management and operations to align financial data with production metrics and support decision-making
• Analyze trends, prepare forecasts, and support budgeting process for the site
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at the site to evaluate financial impact of projects, capital investments, and process changes
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and dashboards to track financial and operational performance, identifying trends and recommending actions to improve results
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger, and cost accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries and perform complex reconciliations
• Experience in a manufacturing or operations finance environment strongly preferred
• Proven track record of process improvements or system enhancements
• High proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
• Minimum six years of accounting experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials

Other duties

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Clean Energy Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.