Operations Finance Analyst

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM, 100% onsite

Job Description:

The Operations Finance Analyst plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial data, supporting effective financial planning, analysis, and operational decision-making. Our ideal candidate is analytical, highly detail-oriented, and capable of processing and interpreting large volumes of data to identify trends and support strategic insights.

Qualifications:

·Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in direct manufacturing including cost and inventory accounting

·Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business

·CMA certified management accountant preferred

·Standard costing, manufacturing variances, bill of material review, gross margin analysis

·In-depth understanding of GAAP

·Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close

·Knowledge of FAR, DFAR Regulations is a plus

·Knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics

·Ability to link financial outcomes with operations drivers (KPIs, process efficiencies)

·Support for decision-making and performance improvement

·Experience with Financial Planning Software / Tools

·ERP Knowledge (Epicor/Kinetic experience a plus)

·Strong analytical skills

·Self-starter who is deadline-oriented and thorough

·Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, etc.)

·Experience with ISO / AS9100 quality management systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, monthly reconciliations, end-of-year reporting, budgets, and forecasts

·Close books timely, efficiently, and accurately

·Perform reconciliations, ERP closing, journal entries, and audit support

·Conduct inventory control analytics and reporting

·Provide year-end physical inventory support

·Monitor and track production variances (material usage, labor, purchase price)

·Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to identify and implement process improvements

·Identify opportunities for improvements and calculate gross and net productivity

·Work with other sites to leverage capacity and capabilities within the USA production network

·Support preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

·Work cross-functionally to submit weekly forecasts for the USA sites (revenue & EBITDA, orderbook)

·Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed (cost reviews for new product bids, new item part costing)

·Become a local ERP subject matter expert (support and resolve issues)

·Collaborate with departments to optimize financial operations and information systems

Compensation & Benefits:

·We offer competitive pay commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

·Medical and dental insurance

·Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·401(k) with company match

·Paid vacation and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance