Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS ANALYST is responsible for financial analysis, in-depth program evaluations, and offering guidance on how to manage the business more efficiently. Being able to apply both technical and analytical skills is key to the success in this position. Additional roles include preparing internal reporting and variance analysis; building and applying new methods of analysis/presentation; identification of cost-efficient alternatives; and preparing the annual budget development for the Operations Division. This is a cross functional role that interacts with numerous departments and functions to help streamline and systematize business processes and procedures. This position is available for a hybrid/flex work opportunity.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Support the Operating Department on all operating and financial related matters.
• Lead ad-hoc accounting projects and segments of larger projects as assigned by the Senior Manager.
• Responsible for preparation, review and analysis of operating plans and forecasts.
• Provide internal financial analysis including weekly vessel and terminal cost analysis, spend reports, and variance analysis.
• Analyze monthly activities and financial results, approval of invoices and monitoring contractual compliance.
• Prepare and evaluate strategic business opportunities involving the Operations Department.
• Maintain SOX 404 internal control compliance, working with the Accounting Department as necessary.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost-efficient alternatives.

In addition to those essential job functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the essential job functions of this position at any time. 

YOU HAVE THESE SKILLS: 

• Ability to create and analyze complex Excel workbooks for formulating budgets, operations and cost analysis and undergoing cost analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; interacts effectively with various levels of management.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of an integrated operating team.
• Demonstrated project management ability.

AND THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting strongly preferred.
• Extensive computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerBI), Tableau, and Workday.
• At least three to five years of experience involving accounting practices, management of change, streamlining processes, business plan development, and forecasting.

YOU’RE ALSO GREAT AT: 

• Multi-tasking and working under pressure to meet deadline requirements.

EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU HAVE: 

• Knowledge of the transportation and shipping industry.

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.

Company Description

Matson, Inc. is a U.S. owned and operated transportation services company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. The company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “MATX.” A leader in Pacific shipping since 1882, subsidiary Matson Navigation Company, Inc. (Matson) provides a vital lifeline to the economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia and the South Pacific and premium, expedited service from China to Southern California. The company’s fleet of vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and custom-designed barges. The company also provides container and chassis leasing services. Established in 1921, Matson subsidiary Matson Terminals, Inc. provides container maintenance, stevedoring and other terminal services supporting Matson’s ocean shipping operations in Hawaii and Alaska. Matson also has a 35 percent ownership in SSA Terminals, LLC, a joint venture with a subsidiary of Carrix, Inc., which provides terminal and stevedoring services to various carriers at eight terminal facilities on the U.S. West Coast and to Matson at three of those facilities (Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma). Matson subsidiary Matson Logistics, Inc., established in 1987, extends the company’s transportation network reach, offering customers throughout North America domestic and international rail intermodal service, long haul and regional highway brokerage, supply chain services and less-than-truck-load (LTL) transportation services. Matson Logistics also has third-party logistics services including warehousing, distribution, less-than-container-load (LCL) consolidation and international freight forwarding.