Overview

　　Waters has an exciting opportunity available for a Financial Analyst II to provide accounting support to the US Global Operations Finance team. As a department, the Global Operations Finance team provides accounting, analysis and reporting, support for our Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities & Quality functions within Waters. The Financial Analyst II will report to the Director, Manufacturing Finance and will collaborate closely with the Milford, MA plant controller.

　　Responsibilities Responsible for the full spectrum of financial activities including monthly close process, journal entries, accruals, cross charges, schedules preparations/reconciliations etc. Assess current financial processes and help to define both long-term and short-term improvement plans with an eye on continuous improvement. Assist in the Annual Operating Plan & Monthly Forecasting process for areas supported. Actively collaborate with key partners and cross-functional departments to get results and maintain compliance with internal controls. Evaluate controls and engage in internal audits Perform monthly inventory accounting activities in support of warranty and repair operations. Including management of inventory and accounting for reserves and warranty costs. Responsible for Capital spend tracking/forecasting and associated legal entity reporting. Develop and detail work instructions and processes. Participate in projects as appropriate. Qualifications

　　Education: BS in Finance/Accounting.

　　Experience: 3+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, preferably within a publicly traded manufacturing company Position requires high levels of organization, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to lead a variety of challenging deadlines Requires strong financial analysis, communication, and social skills with an internal strive to take on problems The individual must be able to work closely in a team environment and have the communication skills and poise to do so successfully Experience with SAP, Blackline, sophisticated Microsoft Excel and data analysis/query skills; Business Warehouse (BW), and Analysis for Office strongly preferred.

　　Competencies: Strong written and verbal communication skills. # LI-Hybrid

　　Company Description

　　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 more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 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.

　　Key Words#accounting # Financial Analysis