Overview Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role. Responsibilities Partner with Plant Manager and lead the monthly plant review meetings including variance analysis. Lead financial modeling for plant specific projects to ensure profitability improvement is maximized Assist plant managers on understanding the financial performance of the plant Recommend and help implement programs to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs Monitor plant operation results against operating plans Lead the operations specific aspects of the finance operating cycle (COS, inventory, DPO and CAPEX) Conduct financial reporting and analysis Qualifications This position is available at two career levels depending on education and experience: Associate: 2 years of financial experience in global manufacturing environment, public accounting or business consulting environment Intermediate: 5 years of financial experience in global manufacturing environment, public accounting or business consulting environment Senior: 7 years of financial experience in global manufacturing environment, public accounting or business consulting environment + previous experience as a plant controller Lead: 10 years of financial experience in global manufacturing environment, public accounting or business consulting environment + previous experience as a plant controller Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Experience working in a manufacturing environment with US GAAP knowledge Intellectual curiosity and business acumen (not just reporting the numbers, but desire to understand them and be forward looking to drive performance) Solid work ethic with a positive continuous improvement mindset Solid quantitative abilities, process oriented and attention to detail combined with ability to understand the bigger picture Ability to travel up to 10% Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or related discipline. Education and Experience Preferred: • CPA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, economics or finance • Experience working for a publicly traded multinational manufacturing company • Accounting experience in an industrial environment • SAP, Oracle (including smart view), BW knowledge #LI-KH1