Senior Accountant

Fincantieri Marine Group is hiring for a Senior Accountant in the Finance at our Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a main subsidiary of Fincantieri, a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group offers rewarding careers across our Wisconsin shipyards in Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, as well as our Washington, D.C. headquarters. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities, and long-term job security through a strong project backlog.

We believe real change comes from passionate, dedicated people who shape our company's future--and their own--within a legacy of over 230 years of shipbuilding excellence.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Accountant position within the Finance Department that provides lead accounting support to the corporate office in Green Bay and its operations / shipyard located in Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay.

Primary accounting responsibilities include, but are not limited to, period-end closing duties, financial reporting and variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. Further, as a senior level associate, this position provides general accounting support for Finance initiatives and projects, as assigned.

The position is based either in Green Bay or Sturgeon Bay, and travel may be required from/to Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay.

Essential Skills and Functions

• Responsible for period-end closing activities including the accurate preparation of journal entries, intercompany entries and allocations.
• Complete and record monthly percentage of completion journal entries and ensure that all Construction Contract balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accruals and reserves on a monthly basis to ensure balances are appropriate.
• Maintain Balance Sheet integrity through completion of monthly account analysis and reconciliations.
• Oversee general accounting and billing functions to confirm accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Support weekly cash forecasting.
• Perform monthly analysis on Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet and financial reporting necessary to provide information required by business unit and corporate level entities.
• Provide support to financial analysts during the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Develop a strong understanding of core accounting processes across business units to ensure consistency in the application of accounting principles and to provide input on process re-engineering or streamlining opportunities.
• Support various audit activities by providing timely and accurate information to fulfill audit requests.
• Maintain proficiency with financial accounting systems and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Various ad-hoc reporting and special projects as assigned.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills, FAS and experience with financial systems, preferably one of the following: BAAN, Epicor, SAP).
• Professional work ethic with a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Process improvement capabilities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our strategy, culture, and values, outlining key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while guiding others toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results within scope and quality standards, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate across teams, communicate effectively, and value diversity and inclusion.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3 or more Years of general ledger and accounting process management experience is required

 

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3 or more Years of general ledger and accounting process management experience is required