Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in accounting and reporting with an emphasis on process setting and internal controls; or equivalent education and related experience.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and/or a global and multi-cultural organization, and experience as an internal or external auditor, strongly preferred.
Prior experience with Cost Accounting, and experience with Mexican/Brazilian accounting standards and taxation, preferred.
Prior experience with SAP BPC, and Infor Visual Manufacturing, a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Accounting/Analytical Skills. Strong accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis skills. Strong knowledge of US GAAP. Ability to use information/data and various metrics to develop an informed and factual business case. Strong financial analytical capabilities for developing profitability strategies. Ability to identify problems, collect objective data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization and across the globe. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Displays humility and adaptability. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations. Entrepreneurial attitude toward work center excellence.
Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar. Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.
Strategic Change Agent. Courage to make and encourage others to make difficult decisions. Ability to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek and actively lead in development/execution of strategic goals and objectives related to assigned responsibility.
Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Experience using consolidation software, ERP systems, and business analytic tools.
Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Displays willingness to make decisions and work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment. Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Highly organized, detail oriented and self-disciplined.
Professional Investment. Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development and life-long learning. Proactively involved with professional and community organizations that promote professional growth and/or enhance Pyrotek’s ability to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives.
Travel Requirements. Ability to travel by land and air, both domestically and globally, up to 20%. Valid US Passport or ability to obtain and maintain.
Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend, and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, communicate effectively in English and Spanish by telephone, in person and in writing. and effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.
Working Environment
While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member will generally work in an office environment, with occasional work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles, and periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, may be required.