Akron Biotech is continuing to transform and further its rapidly growing capabilities and is now seeking highly motivated professionals to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role within our organization that is driving advanced therapy development and commercialization with high quality industrial scale solutions. We manufacture and distribute components and raw materials for cell therapy discovery, development, and commercialization to meet industry needs worldwide. We offer an array of highly competitive benefits and perks to our valued associates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and distribute monthly and weekly reports, which include key metrics, results, and variance reporting.
• Play a vital role in Month- and Year-End Closing procedures, while actively supporting Budgeting and Forecasting activities. Work closely with Accounting, AP/AR and the Finance team to support monthly financial review.
• Help streamline and improve weekly cashflow reporting and analysis.
• Provide support and analysis for the bi-weekly reporting decks and variance explanations.
• Support FP&A and Management Teams with various ad hoc analysis including request from PE partner.
• Work closely with sales to update the monthly revenue forecast.
• Provide assistance and expertise to internal partners to help interpret financial transactions.
• Find opportunities to streamline processes and implement changes needed to increase reporting efficiency, accuracy, and ability to scale across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with various internal departments to support overall department and company goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the FP&A system (Planful) to ensure its effectiveness in supporting organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, account reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent, proactive communication skills and professionalism with the ability to develop good working relationships and influence personnel in all departments and levels.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong in understanding systems, data management, and data analytics.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and work independently.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical skills and financial modeling, with the ability to quickly grasp and apply concepts.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Willingness to take on multiple roles and responsibilities based on team needs.
• Proven capability for critical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Impeccable work ethic with the ability to still have fun.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office; High degree of Excel skills required (Power query); SAP & Planful experience a plus.
• Understanding of how to read and interpret financial statements.
• Previous experiencing helping or managing cashflows.

EOE/DFW