Senior Finance & Business Analyst

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world's largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.

Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.

Learn more at matson.com.

About the Role

The Senior Finance & Business Analyst - Marine Operations position is responsible for supporting the Vessel Operations and Engineering Finance & Accounting Manager with all financial management functions related to the New Vessel Construction project, LNG conversion projects, other Vessel Operations & Engineering CER capital projects, Vessel Operating Expense and Vessel Overhead accounts, including Maintenance & Repair, vessel reactivation/deactivation, inactive and H&M claims. Assist with overseeing and ensuring all Vessel Operations & Engineering Dept financial and accounting related work complies with GAAP, SOX rules / controls and corporate financial policies and procedures.

Dimensions

• New Build / Vessel Construction CER - $1.1B
• LNG Conversion CER - $150M
• Dry Dockings - $9M/each
• Maintenance & Repair - $35M/year
• Other Vessel Operations & Engineering CER capital projects as required
• Other Vessel Operating Expense & Vessel Overhead account oversight as required, including vessel reactivation/deactivation, inactive and H&M claims

What you'll do:

Administrative & Transactional Accounting Responsibilities:

• Provide financial analysis, research, and reporting support to various managers within the Vessel Operations & Engineering Dept, including the New Build and Dry Dock project teams and ensure timely and accurate processing of all financial transactions.
• Provide administrative and business process support to various managers within the Vessel Operations & Engineering Dept, including the New Build and Dry Dock project teams.
• Assist with coding and submission of various invoices related to projects, operations, and G&A expenses.
• Research aged payables and open purchase orders to ensure accruals are closed out in a timely manner.
• Review weekly NSE open purchase order (PO) reports to ensure accurate coding, issued status and accruals.
• Ensure all Vessel Operations & Engineering Dept financial and accounting related work complies with GAAP, SOX rules / controls and corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with NSE PO SOX internal and external audits.
• Assist with Vessel Operations & Engineering Dept budgeting process.
• Assist with Vessel Operations & Engineering Dept budget variance research and analysis.
• Collaborate with various departments to streamline and improve Vessel Operations & Engineering Dept administrative and business processes.
• Collaborate with Insurance / Risk Dept, Vessel Operations & Engineering, Accounting and Marine Personnel to capture, track and report costs related to Hull & Machinery (H&M) and Personal Injury/Illness (P&I) claims.
• Other ad hoc Marine Ops administrative job responsibilities as required.

Financial Analysis, Research & Reporting Responsibilities:

• Conduct General Ledger (GL) analysis of financial transactions related to various Vessel Expense accounts and Vessel Operations / Engineering Projects, including capital, dry dock, new build, M&R, vessel operating expense, etc.
• Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies, and other financial-related problems.
• Identify items requiring GL reclassification and submit journal requests to the Phoenix Accounting Dept accordingly.
• Prepare and provide financial reporting and financial analysis as requested by project and executive management.
• Ensure compliance with company financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CER rules, SOX requirements and GAAP.
• Other ad hoc Marine Ops finance and accounting job responsibilities as required.

You have these skills:

• Excellent customer service, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; interacts effectively with various levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills and aptitude for attention to detail.

And these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• At least two (2) to three (3) years of work experience involving general accounting practices, budgeting, and/or financial analysis.
• Extensive computer skills, including Excel, PowerBI, ABS Nautical Systems (NSE) and Workday.
• Experience working with ERP and purchasing systems.

You're also great at:

• Ability to create and analyze complex Excel workbooks to support job functions outlined above.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of an integrated operating team.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadline requirements.

Extra credit if you have:

• Maritime / Shipping Industry work experience a plus.
• Knowledge of the transportation and shipping industry a plus.
• Availability to work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends as required.

The annual salary range is posted for this position in California is $86,800 - $118.240. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.