Senior Financial Analyst I, Financial Accounting - Hybrid - SENIO002649-00001

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: If you are looking for that next step in your financial accounting career and would like to demonstrate your leadership skills while working in an environment that supports career development with flexibility, all while being a part of a dynamic team. Then look no further!

LB Foster is looking for Senior Analyst, Financial Accounting in our corporate office, located in Pittsburgh, PA. And we're looking for YOU.

Who You Are... Responsible for providing financial leadership and hands-on analysis to support to the financial controls area and regulatory financial statement and external reporting of L.B. Foster Company.

This Position... Is an integral part of the Accounting and Finance team at LB Foster.  Some examples of the work you might do include... * Manage end-to-end management's controls assessment process to ensure appropriate executive certification for SOX. * Review SOX testing and other deliverables prepared by Analyst II, Financial Accounting. * Partner and liaise with process owners globally in all business units to enhance and properly document the Company's internal controls environment. * Lead monthly discussions with CFO and CAO to provide status updates, process improvement initiatives, and the results of testing. * Act as key liaison with internal and external auditors with their audits of internal controls over financial reporting and work directly with them to ensure testing standards and deadlines for reliance are met. * Participate in the composition, tie-out, and review of the Company's periodic filings with the SEC. * Work directly with CEO and CFO to facilitate Investor Relations program, including conference coordination, preparation of materials, and investor relations support and communications. * Assist with technical research on accounting issues and new accounting standards. * Assist in financial analysis of monthly global reporting packages as well as consolidated financial statement fluctuation analyses. * Participate in other audits or special projects.

What Do You Need? * Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required. * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. * Minimum 4 years of accounting/auditing experience required, or 3 years with CPA, master's in accounting, or equivalent. * 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred. * Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley rules, and related requirements. * Well-versed in Microsoft Office package with an emphasis on Excel. * Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. * Experience with Workiva, Planful, Alteryx, SAP, and Infor Visual a plus. * Meet commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity. * Ability to work well under deadlines, prioritize work, and deliver results on time. * Self-starting with good organizational skills. * Ability to exercise independent, sound judgment and decision making. * Full understanding of accounting principles and all financial statement interactions. * Must be comfortable working with raw data and transforming it into insights and information to use in management decision making. * Proven track record of delivering well organized, highly accurate, and articulate work product. * Strong analytical and problems solving skills. * Critical thinking.

Benefits * Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire * Market-leading 401(k) program with company match * 100% tuition reimbursement  * Career development and advancement opportunities * Flexible work environment

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