Job Description

Are you looking to advance your finance career at a company known for innovation and a strong employee‑ownership culture? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), a 100% employee‑owned, vertically integrated leader in the power systems industry, is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to join our world‑class Finance team.

In this role, you will support a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment with operations around the globe. You’ll partner with experienced finance and operational leaders to analyze financial performance, develop meaningful insights, and contribute to strategic decision‑making. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your analytical skills, expand your business acumen, and make a tangible impact within a mission‑driven organization.

If you are curious, analytical, and passionate about using financial data to solve real business challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision:
1. Apply strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles to perform, review, or audit complex journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, and reconciliations, and perform month end close tasks and/or the consolidation of US and international entities, and/or coordinate external audits, and/or prepare complex tax returns.
2. Prepare analysis of financial results requiring evaluation and judgment of complex situations, and provide other support and recommendations for division management.
3. Prepare budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other complex analyses including recommendations to management, and/or implement or review internal controls.
4. Perform research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles, tax laws, and/or IFRS, and make recommendations to management.
5. Lead special projects.
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Innovative, motivated, self-directed.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles, theories, and concepts, and/or strong knowledge of GAAP, Tax, and/or IFRS.
6+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, CMA, or CFA; or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; or MBA.
Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Tax systems.
Tax, audit, project, and/or cost accounting experience.
International accounting experience.

Physical Requirements:
None.

Location

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy ​access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:

Financial Analyst: $76,100 - $112,400 per year

Senior Financial Analyst: $97,700 - $144,400 per year

Lead Financial Analyst: $101,900 – $150,600 per year

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.