Financial Systems Analyst

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many jobs
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Job Summary:

Plans, designs, develops, tests, coordinates, and implements financial business application programs. Analyzes business issues to formulate and develop new and/or modified computer programs and systems. Revises existing programs, systems, and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, and storage. Evaluates user requirements with existing and/or projected (computer) software capabilities. Establishes program and data parameters and formats. Coordinates symbolic statements of problems into appropriate specifications for coding computer systems, identifying functions to be programmed, information processing techniques used, and data representation. Prepares documentation, conducts program tests and corrects and/or raises awareness to program errors. Analyzes programming system’s capabilities to resolve questions of program standards, output requirements, input data acquisition, and programming techniques and controls. Develops policies, procedures and work instructions. Also supports management decision-making related to the Business system by in-depth analysis of our corporate database structure and issues of database integrity.

Job Model: Hybrid

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the Financial organization regarding financial aspects of business system processing, reporting and analyst activities specifically as a SME in the areas of AP and AR.
• Contributes to the review, implementation, testing and documentation of financial feature upgrades to the Business system.
• Reconciles Sales detail data base to General Ledger and Planning and Analytics.
• Develops new financial business systems applications as needed.
• Counsels and advises Financial management regarding financial business system integrity and data control.
• Identifies financial and/or data control weaknesses in business systems.
• Reviews and conducts system program analysis as needed to resolve program errors.
• Identifies financial and/or data control weakness in Company policies, procedures, work instructions and analytical tools.
• Develops Company policies, procedures, work instructions and analytical tools related to financial and data issues.
• Provides end-user training as needed on the Business system and query/reporting tools.
• Writes special query reports as needed.
• Troubleshoots system issues specifically as they relate to ERP transactions.
• Prepares adjusting General Ledger entries as needed.
• Provides financial support to other areas of the Finance organization as needed.

Complexity of Duties:

• Excellent project management skills
• Self-starter, ability to schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives
• Frequent inter-organization company contacts
• Represents organization in providing solutions to problems associated with specific projects
• Works with minimum supervision, decisions are made based on pre-established policies and procedures, as well as professional experience and judgment.
• Uses professional judgment to determine when a higher level of authority is necessary.
• Liaise with Information Technology partners

Essential Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In-depth understanding of the company’s integrated financial system and its structure.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of program languages and PC software.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum BS in Computer Science and/or Accounting/Finance
• 5-7 years experience in an Information Technology or Financial role.
• Prior experience with Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations, Power BI, and Power Query a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level math and financial analysis skills.
• Strong problem solving techniques.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $80,000 - $87,000/yr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($80,000 - $87,000/yr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

#LI-DNI

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many jobs
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Job Summary:

Plans, designs, develops, tests, coordinates, and implements financial business application programs. Analyzes business issues to formulate and develop new and/or modified computer programs and systems. Revises existing programs, systems, and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, and storage. Evaluates user requirements with existing and/or projected (computer) software capabilities. Establishes program and data parameters and formats. Coordinates symbolic statements of problems into appropriate specifications for coding computer systems, identifying functions to be programmed, information processing techniques used, and data representation. Prepares documentation, conducts program tests and corrects and/or raises awareness to program errors. Analyzes programming system’s capabilities to resolve questions of program standards, output requirements, input data acquisition, and programming techniques and controls. Develops policies, procedures and work instructions. Also supports management decision-making related to the Business system by in-depth analysis of our corporate database structure and issues of database integrity.

Job Model: Hybrid

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the Financial organization regarding financial aspects of business system processing, reporting and analyst activities specifically as a SME in the areas of AP and AR.
• Contributes to the review, implementation, testing and documentation of financial feature upgrades to the Business system.
• Reconciles Sales detail data base to General Ledger and Planning and Analytics.
• Develops new financial business systems applications as needed.
• Counsels and advises Financial management regarding financial business system integrity and data control.
• Identifies financial and/or data control weaknesses in business systems.
• Reviews and conducts system program analysis as needed to resolve program errors.
• Identifies financial and/or data control weakness in Company policies, procedures, work instructions and analytical tools.
• Develops Company policies, procedures, work instructions and analytical tools related to financial and data issues.
• Provides end-user training as needed on the Business system and query/reporting tools.
• Writes special query reports as needed.
• Troubleshoots system issues specifically as they relate to ERP transactions.
• Prepares adjusting General Ledger entries as needed.
• Provides financial support to other areas of the Finance organization as needed.

Complexity of Duties:

• Excellent project management skills
• Self-starter, ability to schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives
• Frequent inter-organization company contacts
• Represents organization in providing solutions to problems associated with specific projects
• Works with minimum supervision, decisions are made based on pre-established policies and procedures, as well as professional experience and judgment.
• Uses professional judgment to determine when a higher level of authority is necessary.
• Liaise with Information Technology partners

Essential Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In-depth understanding of the company’s integrated financial system and its structure.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of program languages and PC software.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum BS in Computer Science and/or Accounting/Finance
• 5-7 years experience in an Information Technology or Financial role.
• Prior experience with Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations, Power BI, and Power Query a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level math and financial analysis skills.
• Strong problem solving techniques.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $80,000 - $87,000/yr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($80,000 - $87,000/yr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

#LI-DNI