Sr. Operations Finance Analyst

Onsite - requires manufacturing experience

Emerge is actively recruiting for a Sr. Operations Finance Analyst for a fantastic client company in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Reporting to the Controller the role of the Sr. Operations Finance Analyst is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial information and contribute to effective financial management and planning.

Our ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset, be highly detail-oriented, able to process large amounts of data and identify patterns based on analysis. Must have financial experience in a manufacturing environment including cost accounting experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and controls:
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, monthly reconciliations, end-of-year reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Close books timely, efficiently, and accurately
• Account Reconciliations, ERP closing, journal entries, audit support
• Inventory control analytics and reporting
• Year-end physical inventory support
• Support all company sites
• Monitor and track production variances:
• Material usage variances
• Labor variances
• Purchase price variances
• Support preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Work cross functionally to submit weekly forecasts for the USA sites:
• Revenue & EBITDA
• Orderbook
• Cashflow
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and analyses as needed.
• Cost reviews for new product bids
• New item part costing
• Become a local ERP Subject Matter Expert (support and resolve issues)
• Support for M&A requests
• Collaborate with departments to optimize financial operations and information systems.
• Support the annual external audit process

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Sr. Accountant, Accounting Manager, FP&A, Public Accountant, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Experience in manufacturing with strong knowledge of cost accounting required
• Excellent understanding of data analysis and forecasting methodologies
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and financial software (e.g., IFS, Epicor, M1)
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• BS/MS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field

Abilities

• Possess a positive team-oriented work ethic.
• Demonstrate high standards of professional conduct.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Develop a strong working rapport with others.

Additional Information

Salary: Pay range for this position is $85K-$100K and is based upon candidates experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Bonus: This position would be bonus eligible. A formal bonus plan will be provided - estimated annual opportunity is 10%. Health insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, supplemental insurance, company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, paid time off, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now" or send resume to Elaine McKenna, Sr. Search Consultant, at elaine.mckenna@emergetalent.com. Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. #IND2

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