Financial Analysis Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all day to day Management of Finance area of the Customer Service and Operations, including Month-End Closing, Financial Statement, and Review/Analysis, Budgeting/Forecasting/Financial/Operations Reporting and new process and report development.

• Partner with key business stakeholders and business user teams.

• Compile and review financial information to prepare and execute entries to general ledger accounts.

• The Financial liaison between the NSO and NY Finance Groups.

• Ensure compliance to the company’s accounting policies/procedures (including SOX).

• Monitor actual expenses and report material trends and variance. Assist in developing, recommending and implementing corrective action when appropriate.

• Create ad hoc reports that provides cost information to management not supplied by general accounting system as required.

• Review business practices and processes, creating partnerships with both business clients and program management peers to drive alignment of business strategy, business processes, and supporting solutions.

• Lead project improvement initiatives as required.

• Must be able to independently communicate with the user community, using advanced verbal and written communication skills including facilitation leadership and presentation development.

• Document system processes, reports and system functionality.

• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Business required.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting required.

• Previous knowledge/experience with general cost accounting and financial reporting required.

• Excellent analytical skills required.

• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment is a plus.

• Project Management experience preferred.

• Analytical / organization skills with sound problem resolution, negotiation, judgement and decision making skills required.

• Experience with Smartview and Oracle preferred.

• Strong technical skills with experience using Microsoft Excel and database management software required.

• Ability to excel in business situations by adapting plans and approach required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships across groups and all management levels required.

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran.