Requisition ID: 59729
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator.
In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.
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This role in summary
We are hiring for a Senior Analyst, to be located in our Riverview Campus.
This individual is a key member of the Corporate Controller function in Benton Harbor, MI in the US.
This individual will manage the inventory accounting for our North America Region.
This position works closely with our Regional Finance, Regional Operations, and Financial Planning & Analysis teams.
This individual is responsible for evaluating the monthly reserve requirements for inventory, explaining results and key operational drivers, delivering monthly and quarterly forecasting and reporting deliverables, as well as driving process improvement opportunities to enhance the financial accounting and reporting.
Your responsibilities will include
Reporting and Analysis
Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities and reconciliations under US GAAP
Support outlook and budgeting processes to enable strategic decision making
Review financial results to ensure reasonability and consistency with overall financial objectives
Support the related SOX control environment for financial reporting
Proactively monitor evolutions in the financial reporting landscape
Assist with special projects for significant accounting transactions
Manage and drive process efficiency
Deliver continuous improvements in the financial reporting processes to drive simplification and overall reduction to the processing and cycle time
Drive improvements in key financial processes to optimize efficiency and quality of data
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management or Business
3+ years of experience in financial accounting
Preferred skills and experiences
CPA designation, knowledge of US GAAP
Strong Verbal and written communication skills
Professional presence and strong business partnership
Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization
Team oriented individual with the ability to work independently
Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
SAP and BPC
Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Google tools (docs, sheets & slides)
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Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.
We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days.
You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Friday.
We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
Two-Week Work Remote from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers.
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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.