Senior Financial Analyst

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries. For more information, please visit knowles.com.

As a Knowles team member, you are encouraged to challenge the status quo and see possibility in unexpected places. Because of our entrepreneurial culture, the only limit is your imagination. If you thrive in an agile, fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will fit right in. If you are driven by constantly redefining the gold standard of products and services that help customers, you will be a valuable member of Knowles. Let’s move ideas from concept to reality together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Financial Analyst will support cost accounting activities, month end close processes, journal entry preparation and review, and financial planning and analysis. This role will partner with operations and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, disciplined cost control, and timely management insights. This positions reports the Accounting Manager in New Bedford.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support product and manufacturing cost accounting, including standard cost setting, cost rollups, and variance analysis
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and internal control requirements
• Support month end and quarter end close activities, including account reconciliations and financial statement analysis
• Analyze inventory transactions, manufacturing variances, and overhead absorption
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers and production performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting for management, including explanations of actuals versus forecast and plan
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to cost accounting and financial reporting
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial processes, controls, and reporting accuracy

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA and/or CPA is preferred
• 3 -5 years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing accounting concepts
• Experience supporting month end close and journal entry processes
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and operations stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time effectively

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k):
• Basic Life Insurance
• Onsite Physician
• Employee Referral Program

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is $85,000 to $100,000 per year, plus annual bonus.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement

Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies

The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.