Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Cost & Forecasting

Augmentis; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Augmentis seeks a Financial Analyst to support plant controller, handle month-end close, and financial reporting for its Indiana operations with relocation assistance.

This role emphasizes inventory costing, standard cost revisions, budgeting, and cost analysis, with on-site responsibilities at the LaPorte site and a 30-60 day remote start.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills, and clear communication; bachelor degree required; US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (open to strong new grads with internship experience)
• Comfortable in Excel; exposure to Word and Access a plus
• Sharp analytical skills — able to turn data into a clear recommendation
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship); role requires access to export-controlled items

Responsibilities

• Support Plant Controller with day-to-day general accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Analyze manufacturing inventory costs, investigate standard cost variances, and assist with cost reduction initiatives
• Maintain payroll and fringe expense tracking, labor standards, and site fixed assets/capital plan
• Assist with General Accounting and Cost Accounting functions: product costing, variance analysis, account reconciliations
• Support monthly finance close, business review packages, and budgeting/forecasting
• Conduct process research and build spreadsheets/tools to support the work
• Participate in physical inventory and fixed asset counts; back up daily reporting and checkbook review

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Word

Access

Job description

Augmentis seeks a Financial Analyst to support plant controller, handle month-end close, and financial reporting for its Indiana operations with relocation assistance.

This role emphasizes inventory costing, standard cost revisions, budgeting, and cost analysis, with on-site responsibilities at the LaPorte site and a 30-60 day remote start.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills, and clear communication; bachelor degree required; US work authorization.