Finance and Accounting Analyst at Physical Electronics USA

Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning And Analysis, Accounting Close, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Journal Entries, Accruals, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Decision Support, Excel, Communication Skills, Professional Judgment, Attention To Detail

Industry

Research Services

Description

Who We Are Enhancing Performance, Productivity and Profitability Physical Electronics USA Inc. (PHI) is a subsidiary of ULVAC-PHI, the world's leading supplier of UHV surface analysis instrumentation. PHI’s innovative XPS, AES, and SIMS technologies provide our customers with unique tools to solve challenging materials problems and accelerate the development of new processes and products. As the only supplier that provides a full range of high performance XPS, AES, and SIMS surface analysis instruments, PHI is in a unique position to provide complete surface analysis solutions to potential clients in a broad range of high technology fields including nanotechnology, microelectronics, storage media, catalysis, biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and basic materials such as metals, polymers, composites and coatings. (For more info go to PHI.com [http://www.phi.com]) Position Summary The Senior FP&A and Accounting Close Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring accurate ﬁnancial results, robust forecasting, and insightful analysis to support executive decision-making. This position supports key elements of the monthly close process while leading budgeting, forecasting, and ﬁnancial analysis activities across the organization. The role requires a high degree of independence, strong accounting judgment, and the ability to translate complex ﬁnancial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. The position also contributes to process improvement, internal controls, and cross-functional ﬁnancial partnership. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Execute Annual budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range planning processes • Perform Monthly ﬁnancial performance analysis, including variance analysis and root-cause explanations • Develop and maintain advanced ﬁnancial models for revenue, operating expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives • Partner with department leaders and senior management to evaluate business performance and forecast future results • Prepare ﬁnancial reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations • Provide ﬁnancial insight and decision support for pricing, investments, cost optimization, and growth initiatives • Serve as the primary liaison with the sales team Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Close • Execute signiﬁcant components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes • Prepare, review, and enter journal entries, accruals, and estimates requiring judgment • Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of variances • Analyze close results • Coordinate with accounting, payroll, and operational teams to ensure completeness and accuracy • Prepare documentation for auditors and tax advisors Process Improvement, Controls, and Systems • Lead initiatives to improve close efficiency, forecast accuracy, and reporting quality • Evaluate and implement improvements to ﬁnancial systems, reporting tools, and automation • Support ERP upgrades, system integrations, and reporting enhancements • Establish and maintain best practices • Other Duties as assigned Qualiﬁcations Required • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related ﬁeld • 4+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, or a combined role (combined role strongly preferred) • Deep understanding of ﬁnancial statements, accounting close, and forecasting methodologies • Advanced Excel and ﬁnancial modeling expertise • Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and operate independently • Strong communication skills • Demonstrated professional judgment and attention to detail Preferred • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certiﬁcation • Experience in a complex or government regulated environments • ERP system expertise (GP Dynamics, Business Central, D365) • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive, Anaplan) What we offer At PHI, our success is powered by people and technology. Employee appreciation and recognition, total employee wellness and shared celebration of company success are just a few of our top priorities. Employees enjoy paid holidays and vacation, as well as an unlimited PTO benefit to help balance work, life, and everything in between. Some of our most-loved benefits include department hosted lunches, employee-led wellness activities, on-site gym, employer contribution to H.S.A. and safe-harbor 401k contributions. Medical, dental and employer paid life insurance benefits are available. Student tuition reimbursement, ongoing education and training opportunities, and employer matched charitable contributions are also available to employees. Physical Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. Physical Electronics USA is an Affirmative Action employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Physical Electronics USA will recruit and hire the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam era, special disabled, or other covered veteran.

Responsibilities

This role is critical for ensuring accurate financial results, robust forecasting, and providing insightful analysis to support executive decision-making, while also leading budgeting and financial analysis activities across the organization. Key duties include executing significant components of the monthly close process, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, and partnering with department leaders on performance evaluation.