Senior Accountant

Tarkett has a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant for our Middlefield Manufacturing Plant.

Tarkett is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who will be responsible to provide financial, accounting and administrative support to the Middlefield Plant. This role will assume ownership of assigned duties, displaying initiative, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities as well as supporting monthly closing, reporting and analysis of plant performance, providing timely and accurate value-added information to management for effective decision making. The Senior Accountant will maintain and analyze standard costs, support all budgeting and forecasting requirements, and support an effective internal control environment.    This role will report directly to Senior Assistant Controller for the Ohio Campus.

What this role will be responsible for:

• Resolve issues related to financial data and resolve critical issues as they develop, solving routine problems in a timely manner.
• Identify plant efficiencies and operational variance trends for improving profitability opportunities while working with Plant Leadership team on implementing corrective actions.
• Conducts analysis, provides data and reports on variances vs monthly and semi-annual budgets, and follow up with operational personnel on corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed analyses by bridging actual financial results vs Budget and PY Financial Results.
• Prepares and performs month end closing procedures for the Company ensuring compliance with Tarkett Group policies and procedures while promoting the adherence of company internal controls and compliance statement requirements.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and setting annual cost standards.
• Maintain and analyze standard costs linked to the annual budget as well as support developing new and revised standard product costs by analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods to determine effects on costs.
• Gain a full understanding of Tarkett's accounting functions which includes but is not limited to: product cost, cost structure, pricing, inventory, key cost drivers and competitive advantages.

Perform timely and accurate business decision support analyses including but not limited to:

• Support local performance improvement projects and other cost saving opportunities
• Understand and assist with maintaining the broad and complex WCM cost deployment model
• Support the financial analysis and justifications for capital projects
• Assist in preparing and supporting the monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) review process with Plant Leadership and Other Operational staff at Middlefield Operations.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management team.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Experience & Education Desired:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance; 5-7 years of manufacturing experience.
• CMA, CPA or Master's level graduate degree a plus.
• Proficient in management accounting and financial analysis and highly desirable cost accounting experience.
• Analytical, data driven and ability to multitask in a complex fast paced environment.
• Has effective interpersonal / relationship building skills; strong team player
• Demonstrates business acumen.
• Ability to effectively present information to an internal group.
• Results driven.
• Strong systems aptitude - SAP experience is preferred.
• Large ERP System experience such as SAP, JD Edward, Oracle, etc.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.