I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Global Finishing Solutions (Osseo, WI) in Nov 2025
Interview
The interview was supposed to include the Director of Accounting, the Director of FP&A, the FP&A Manager, and HR. However, the Director of Accounting did not attend the interview, which gave me a sign that I might be rejected.
The interview focused on technical questions related to cost accounting, expense allocation, data analysis, and presenting insights — but not on financial planning, even though the interviewers were from FP&A. It made me realize that no matter how strong your technical skills and knowledge are, the hiring decision isn’t always based on performance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your previous job” and many questions about how I analyze budget vs. actual results. They also asked, “How do you prioritize tasks?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Global Finishing Solutions in Oct 2025
Interview
I recently interviewed with Global Finishing Solutions and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. I was invited by HR for a phone interview, which went well. At the end of the call, the HR representative asked me for dates and times for an in-person interview, and I provided several options as requested.
Those dates came and went without any response. I sent two follow-up emails directly to the HR contact, and both went unanswered. Around the same time, I noticed that the job posting had been reposted, even though my application still showed as submitted for the new posting. My second outreach specifically asked whether my application was still under consideration or whether I needed to do anything else, and I never received a reply.
After the continued silence, I assumed this was either a case of disorganization or possibly disrupted HR staffing, especially given the number of reviews mentioning layoffs at this company. Three weeks later, I finally received a generic email saying I was no longer being considered for the position.
In my opinion, this is a poor way to conduct business and an unfortunate reflection of how the company treats candidates. Communication matters, and how an organization handles applicants speaks volumes about how they treat their people. I am relieved not to be moving forward, but I genuinely worry for current and future employees who may have to work in an environment where people seem to be treated like cogs in a wheel rather than individuals deserving basic respect and communication.
I hope the company takes steps to improve their hiring process. It would go a long way toward improving both their reputation and the experience of anyone considering working there.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please tell me about your project coordination experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Global Finishing Solutions (Osseo, WI) in Jul 2023
Interview
Phone screen, on site interview. Three people involved and a lot of technical questions were asked. I would describe as moderate difficulty. Would be better to do multiple sessions with less people in each.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have your previous companies implemented cost accounting strategies?