Financial Analyst II

As a department, the Global Operations Finance team provides accounting, analysis and reporting support for our Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Facilities, and Quality functions within Waters. The Financial Analyst II reports to the Cost Accounting FP&A Manager and will collaborate closely with the Milford Plant Controller and other members of the broader finance department.

Complete monthly standard journal entries and accruals for Milford plant, ensuring general ledger accounts and reconciliations are accurate in accordance with GAAP, SOX compliance, and systems of internal controls
• Standard costing and capital expenditure processes and workflows
• Ad-hoc financial analysis in support of various Global Operations projects
• Assess current financial processes and reports under the rubric of continuous improvement
• Act as a liaison to internal and external audit, providing support as requested
• Develop and maintain process documents and work instructions
• Be proactive in learning the business and developing oneself professionally

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting

Experience:

• 2+ years of progressive Finance/Accounting experience, preferably with a manufacturing organization; cost accounting experience is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills are required; experience with SAP, Blackline, Business Warehouse (BW), and Analysis for Office strongly preferred
• Experience with month-end financial close process and general ledger reconciliation
• Demonstrated knowledge of data sources and financial reporting tools of accounting information systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team to meet deadlines
• Operates with integrity, humility, and transparency

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.