Accounting Analyst

description : At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. Summary:The Accounting Analyst plays a key role in managing protocol and reports. They are expected to perform complex data and operational analysis focused on achieving business goals and objectives in support of, and working directly with, the finance team. This role is ideal for someone who excels in data analysis and audit tools to appropriately analyze and trend information to support operational and procedural decisions. key_responsibilities : Primary Duties:1. Operational Financial Planning and ForecastingProvide timely and accurate financial analysis, insights, and direction to support decision-making by the leadership teamAnalyze, coach, mentor, and coordinate creative and strategic pivots within operating subgroupsReview and analyze annual budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate goalsAssist and support the three-year forecastSupport Return on Investment analysis for capital expenditureKPIs: Budget to Actual; Forecast Accuracy; Expense Control; P&L Alignment2. Operational Support and Decision-MakingIn coordination with the Finance Lead, partner with operations leadership to provide financial insights for continuous improvement. Assist in evaluating new business initiatives and capital projectsOversee and provide insight into financial implications regarding farm planting and harvest schedule plansCoordinate with managers on labor utilization and tracking, providing insights into process improvements and efficiency gains3. Sales & Margin AnalysisCollaborate with sales and marketing teams to support pricing strategies, margin analysis, and sales forecastingAnalyze and report on sales performance and profitability by product line, ensuring that pricing decisions support the company's financial goalsEvaluate performance through competitive, price sensitivity, market planning , and sales planning analysesKPIs: Sales Margin; Pricing Optimization; Revenue Growth4. Financial Reporting and AnalysisProvide operational insights into cost management and profitabilityMonitor operational financial performance against the forecast and budget and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendationsKPIs: Timeliness of Reports; Operational Efficiency Metrics5. Process Improvement and EfficiencyLead financial process improvements, ensuring systems and reporting tools enhance accuracy and efficiency across the divisionKPIs: Process Improvement Metrics; System Adoption Rates; Data QualitySupporting Duties:6. Operations ProjectsAssist with operational initiatives, special projects, and strategic initiatives as needed.Provide analysis and business support with potential mergers and/or acquisitionsAdditional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.