Fairfield, New Jersey · USFull-time1 month ago
About the role
About the Role
As a Manufacturing Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency by overseeing inventory valuation, production cost analysis, and month-end financial reporting. You will leverage your expertise in GAAP and cost accounting to ensure accurate financial data and provide actionable insights that support organizational profitability.
Responsibilities
• Execute comprehensive monthly closing processes, including the reconciliation of inventory stock status to the trial balance.
• Analyze and optimize production costs by monitoring work-in-process (WIP) and calculating accurate cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Lead waste-reduction initiatives by facilitating cross-functional meetings and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage end-to-end inventory control, including cycle counts, valuation assessments, and obsolescence reviews.
• Ensure financial integrity by auditing raw material receipts against purchase orders and verifying production job allocations.
• Support external financial audits and contribute to balance-sheet analysis to maintain accurate reporting standards.
• Oversee accounts payable workflows and manage return-to-vendor (RTV) adjustments to ensure precise financial records.
Qualifications
Required Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Advanced analytical skills with a focus on financial reporting and reconciliation.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations and consolidation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement or cost-saving projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data modeling.
As a Manufacturing Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency by overseeing inventory valuation, production cost analysis, and month-end financial reporting. You will leverage your expertise in GAAP and cost accounting to ensure accurate financial data and provide actionable insights that support organizational profitability.
Responsibilities
• Execute comprehensive monthly closing processes, including the reconciliation of inventory stock status to the trial balance.
• Analyze and optimize production costs by monitoring work-in-process (WIP) and calculating accurate cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Lead waste-reduction initiatives by facilitating cross-functional meetings and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage end-to-end inventory control, including cycle counts, valuation assessments, and obsolescence reviews.
• Ensure financial integrity by auditing raw material receipts against purchase orders and verifying production job allocations.
• Support external financial audits and contribute to balance-sheet analysis to maintain accurate reporting standards.
• Oversee accounts payable workflows and manage return-to-vendor (RTV) adjustments to ensure precise financial records.
Qualifications
Required Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Advanced analytical skills with a focus on financial reporting and reconciliation.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations and consolidation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement or cost-saving projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data modeling.
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