Senior Analyst, Accounting

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

The Senior Analyst, Accounting plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while supporting the integrity of MasterBrand’s close and control processes. This role is responsible for executing month-end close activities, performing detailed financial analysis, and serving as a trusted resource for complex accounting matters in accordance with US GAAP. The Senior Analyst partners closely with cross-functional teams and auditors to support external reporting, SOX compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, analytical rigor, and a proactive mindset focused on efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely financial results in compliance with US GAAP and Masterbrand accounting policies, Code of Conduct, and other applicable guidelines.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement variance analysis; investigate and explain fluctuations
• Prepare and review documentation in support of external reporting requirements, as needed
• Support SOX 404 compliance by documenting processes, executing controls, and addressing audit findings
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support walkthroughs, PBC requests, and audit inquiries
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource for complex or non‑routine accounting matters
• Serve as a backup for key functions within Central Accounting
• Consistently demonstrate the Masterbrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Commercial, Operations) on accounting impacts
• Support system enhancements, ERP upgrades, or process automation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including public company or Big 4 exposure
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience supporting SOX/internal controls and external audits
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivots, data validation)
• Experience working with large ERPs (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including audit‑ and leadership‑ready explanations

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA‑eligible
• Experience in a manufacturing or complex operations environment
• Exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting memos, or accounting policy drafting
• Experience with process improvements, Kaizen initiatives, or close optimization efforts
• Familiarity with reporting tools, reconciliations software, or automation platforms

Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Reasonable Accommodations MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected]. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job