Financial Analyst

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC; Greenfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial operations in a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with the Plant Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and provide analysis to drive operational performance.

You will assist with GL accounting, month-end close, forecasts and budgets, and cost accounting activities including BOM reviews and inventory analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis or accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analyzing, summarizing, and presenting financial information.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP and HFM experience are a plus.
• Payroll processing experience preferred; ADP experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Controller with daily financial activities including GL accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support month-end closing activities with journal entries, analysis, and cost allocations.
• Assist with monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance and communicate findings to plant management.
• Reconcile inter-company transactions and resolve discrepancies with accounting teams and trading partners.
• Perform cost accounting activities including BOM reviews, cost roll-ups, and inventory analysis.
• Support annual standard cost setting for materials, labor, burden, and overhead.
• Monitor SOX controls and support internal/external audits.
• Support payroll processing and reconciliation; review vendor invoices against POs; collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

General ledger accounting

Month-end closing

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

HFM

ADP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Analyst to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with the Plant Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, support cost accounting activities, and provide financial analysis to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

• Assist the Plant Controller with daily financial activities, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and appropriate cost allocations.
• Assist with monthly financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial planning.
• Analyze financial performance and communicate key findings to plant management.
• Reconcile inter-company transactions and resolve discrepancies with internal accounting teams and trading partners.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Perform cost accounting activities, including Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews, cost roll-ups, and inventory analysis.
• Support annual standard cost setting for materials, labor, burden, and overhead.
• Partner with commercial teams to ensure accurate product pricing.
• Support inventory controls, including annual physical inventories, inventory reconciliations, and ongoing perpetual inventory analysis.
• Track program launch expenses and provide reporting to Business Unit and Plant Management.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain financial controls, processes, and documentation in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset records and track capital expenditures from Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) through Construction in Progress (CIP) and final asset capitalization.

Payroll & Operational Support

• Support accurate payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Assist with payroll reconciliation and reporting; experience with ADP is highly desirable.
• Review and match vendor invoices against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
• Promote a safe working environment and actively support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis or accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, summarize, and present financial information.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP and HFM experience are a plus.
• Payroll processing experience preferred; ADP experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, professional, and team-oriented, with the ability to take ownership of projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.