Sr. Financial Analyst

Job ResponsibilitiesLead the month‑end close process for approximately 10 operating locations across the U.S. and Canada, supporting multiple business groupsPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet activity; investigate and resolve unusual itemsEnsure proper accounting and balance sheet classification for leases and other complex transactionsExecute and monitor internal controls and investigate variances to support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) complianceProvide audit support and serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditorsSupport budgeting and forecasting processes through accurate accounting, analysis, and financial modelingDevelop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, pricing, and decision‑makingPrepare and present clear, data‑driven financial reports and analyses for management and operational stakeholdersAnalyze manufacturing and inventory costs, including materials, labor, overhead, logistics, and procurementSupport inventory costing, variance analysis, and plant performance reporting across operating locationsIdentify process improvement opportunities and recommend efficiencies across accounting and finance activitiesSupport special projects and the implementation of new accounting standards as neededOperate with a high degree of independence, setting priorities and making sound accounting and business decisionsWork non‑standard hours and travel periodically as business needs requiredQualificationBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline; CPA or MBA preferred3-6 years of experience with a public firm or private industrial company; manufacturing experience preferredExperience with Sarbanes-Oxley internal accounting control procedures and processesProficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience with an ERP system; Oracle Fusion and Microsoft Dynamics Nav preferredInventory and manufacturing cost accounting knowledge preferredAbility to clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholdersEnsures all written communications meet organizational standards for grammar, clarity, and accuracyMust possess the ability to work independently and be a self-starterStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsStrong analytical and reasoning skills