Sr. Financial Analyst – Accounting

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay Level 1:  $64,880(minimum) - $81,100(midpoint) - $97,320(maximum)
• Estimated annual base pay Level 2:  $80,800(minimum) - $101,000(midpoint) - $121,200(maximum)
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Financial Analyst, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This role is responsible for performing financial analysis and business support in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and business needs in support of Corporate Finance. This position requires minimum supervision with the ability to work independently and proactively identify and resolve issues.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Analyze financial information - historical, prospective or hypothetical - to provide insights for the business regarding its performance, support business decisions, and plans for the future
• Successfully partner and communicate effectively with stakeholders to gain understanding of their needs and to convey and interpret the results of financial analysis
• Prepare formal financial presentation material that is to be delivered by finance and other leaders of the business
• Develop and maintain financial models used for decision support, such as those used in the product life cycle process, capital expenditure justifications, and make vs. buy decisions
• Apply a solid understanding of accounting principles to manage financial records, reconcile accounts, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Excellent utilization of software packages, including Excel, to accurately collect data and organize information required to make calculations and complete work papers

What We Are Looking For 

Level 1:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2-5 years experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred

Level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2-5 years’ experience covering a broad range of financial analysis activities conducted at a high level of complexity, including progressively more complex assignments or projects required
• In-depth proficiency in tax compliance, research and provision software. Basic computer experience and skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ERP System, General Ledger, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to prepare and make presentations to all levels and lead groups or individuals to appropriate conclusions
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Applies sound logic to problem solving. Able to identify resolution of problems either independently or in consultation with other tax leaders
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to follow common naming conventions and filing systems. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities assigned by multiple tax leaders including appropriate delegation to junior tax members
• Able to successfully apply lean concepts to processes. Regularly identify opportunities for improvement in quality/efficiency. Ability to review own work and the work of other tax members to ensure quality product
• Capable of sharing responsibilities with others and encouraging others to share for the common good

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.