Accountant III

Job Title: Accountant III
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Duration: 3 months+ contract (Possible extension)
 
Shift: Mon - Fri 8 - 5 EST
 
NOTE:
Must have:

• Required to have advanced Excel, advanced excel, v lookups, reconciliation of data sets (mass data)
• Years of Experience: 6 - 9 Years of relevant experience.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience required, and standard costing experience required
• Data Mining, pull reports out of ERP, work with mass data and manipulate data and format in to reporting outputs
• Recurring daily reports
• Attention detail and accuracy is essential
• Ability and drive to work independently
• SAP – S4 Hana

 
Nice to Have Skills/Preferred:

• Eye towards process design or improvement
• Power BI experience is a plus!
• TM1 (IBM Product) FPNA tool.

 
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Controlling Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will support financial performance management, cost controlling, and reporting activities for our manufacturing & supply operations. You’ll work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and corporate finance teams to drive insights that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including P&L statements, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Partner with operations and supply chain to analyze manufacturing variances, identify cost drivers, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles for manufacturing and supply chain cost center.
• Analyze and report on standard costing, actual vs. standard variances, inventory valuation, and product costing.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls.
• Assist in financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions and capital investment planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting tools, processes, and data accuracy in collaboration with IT and business intelligence teams.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.
• 3–7 years of experience in financial analysis or controlling, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Consumer Healthcare industry is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and cost accounting principles.
• Highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups) with demonstrated ability to reconcile multiple data sets.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and reporting/forecasting software (e.g., TM1).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Fluent in written & spoken English.