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Oshkosh Corporation Finance Analyst (Lead) in Hagerstown, Maryland
About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Lead Finance Analyst will operate as the Finance business partner to the Agriculture and Specialty Equipment Sales teams. The Lead Finance Analyst will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization’s business objectives. This role will perform general accounting and finance functions, account reconciliations, preparation and presentation of financial statements and analysis reports, analyze actual results and prepare what if analyses. Lead Monthly analysis, forecasting and annual budgeting process for assigned areas of responsibilities. This role will process business transactions in various areas of the Finance function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business; drive analysis in assigned areas and prepare monthly results for management. Interact with other departments on complex business issues that impact financial projections.
Promote and attract optimal capital allocation for internal and external customers; develop and maintain budgets and forecasts. Guide and support appropriation requests for complex capital projects.
Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers; partner with management in planning, measuring, and reporting on performance of assigned areas and identify opportunities to improve profitability through pricing or cost efficiency.
Drive monthly close process for assigned areas and business segments, which includes account reconciliation and review of monthly financial reporting package in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual.
Lead and mentor the Associate Financial Analyst.
Assist in the management and administration of business systems and procedures. Lead activities to validate the effectiveness of new procedures and update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes effecting internal controls.
Develop customer-friendly systems, processes, and metrics; perform and supervise shared services tasks in accordance with standard work instructions. Monitor and track key operational benchmarks; lead root cause analysis and develop action plans as needed.
Champion the Oshkosh People First competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.
Identify and support continuous improvement projects while leveraging Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) tools and concepts; drive advanced analysis in assigned business areas and develop innovative solutions that save time and resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) or more years of experience in a FP&A role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with U.S. and international accounting regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.