Title:                                     Senior Financial Analyst

Department:                      Cornell Dubilier – Finance

Location:                             New Bedford, Massachusetts  

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries. For more information, please visit knowles.com.

As a Knowles team member, you are encouraged to challenge the status quo and see possibility in unexpected places.  Because of our entrepreneurial culture, the only limit is your imagination.  If you thrive in an agile, fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will fit right in.  If you are driven by constantly redefining the gold standard of products and services that help customers, you will be a valuable member of Knowles.  Let’s move ideas from concept to reality together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Senior Financial Analyst will support cost accounting activities, month end close processes, journal entry preparation and review, and financial planning and analysis. This role will partner with operations and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, disciplined cost control, and timely management insights. This positions reports the Accounting Manager in New Bedford.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support product and manufacturing cost accounting, including standard cost setting, cost rollups, and variance analysis
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and internal control requirements
• Support month end and quarter end close activities, including account reconciliations and financial statement analysis
• Analyze inventory transactions, manufacturing variances, and overhead absorption
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers and production performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting for management, including explanations of actuals versus forecast and plan
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to cost accounting and financial reporting
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial processes, controls, and reporting accuracy

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA and/or CPA is preferred
• 3 -5 years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing accounting concepts
• Experience supporting month end close and journal entry processes
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and operations stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time effectively

The pay range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000