Finance and Accounting Analyst

Who We Are

Physical Electronics USA Inc. (PHI) operates as a subsidiary of ULVAC-PHI, a leading global provider of ultra high vacuum surface analysis instrumentation. PHI delivers innovative XPS, AES, and SIMS technologies that help customers resolve complex materials challenges and accelerate the development of new processes and products. As the sole supplier offering a complete range of high performance XPS, AES, and SIMS surface analysis instruments, PHI is uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive surface analysis solutions across a wide spectrum of high technology fields including nanotechnology, microelectronics, storage media, catalysis, biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and foundational materials such as metals, polymers, composites and coatings.

Location: Chanhassen, MN 55317

Position Summary

The Senior FP&A and Accounting Close Analyst plays a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial results, robust forecasting, and actionable insights for executive decision making. The position supports key elements of the monthly close process while leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities across the organization. It requires a high level of independence, strong accounting judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear guidance for senior leadership. The role also contributes to process improvement, internal controls, and cross functional financial partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Lead annual budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range planning processes
  • Conduct 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 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 a related field
• 4+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, or a combined role (strongly preferred)
• Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting close processes, 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 meticulous attention to detail

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in 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

• Competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage
• Employer paid life insurance
• HSA contributions by the employer and safe harbor 401k provisions
• Paid holidays and vacation with an unlimited PTO option for balance
• Department hosted lunches and employee led wellness activities
• On-site gym access
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing education opportunities
• Employer matched charitable contributions

Equal Opportunity

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 in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. We 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.