Senior Cost Analyst

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits up to 0

401(k) match

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Wellness program

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Educational assistance

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Warrendale, PA team. This role provides accounting guidance, analyzes monthly results, and ensures GAAP compliance across divisions. You will lead inventory planning, cost control, and interdepartmental collaboration.

You will mentor analysts, prepare data for business planning, and communicate financial insights to non-financial partners. This is an on-site position at our Warrendale facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for non-financial audiences.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting guidance and direct divisional strategy and operations to leadership.
• Serve as primary contact between manufacturing divisions and Accounting.
• Monitor and prepare financial reporting of monthly results and KPIs.
• Identify variances and trends; report findings to management.
• Process transactions and journal entries for monthly closings.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adhere to ME PPI policies for invoicing and forecasting.
• Plan and lead annual physical inventory counts for the division.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze inventory accounting improvements.
• Oversee cost information and cost control in manufacturing and G&A.
• Provide financial data to support annual business planning.
• Advise and train analysts on data capture and entry into the system.
• Support the division’s goals through professional interaction with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Interpersonal skills

Communication and presentation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

MS Office / spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be based in our Warrendale, PA facility.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide accounting guidance, analysis, and direction regarding divisional strategy, initiatives, and operations to Division leadership. Serve as the primary point of contact between manufacturing-based Divisions and Accounting.
• Monitor, analyze and prepare financial reporting of monthly results and key performance indicators. Identify and report on variances and trends.
• Process financial transactions and journal entries supporting monthly financial closings.
• Assure compliance with GAAP and MEPPI policies and procedures related to project invoicing, foreign currency exchange, revenue and cost forecasting and recognition.
• Plan and lead the execution of the division’s annual physical inventory counts.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform inventory analysis, and recommend methods to improve inventory accounting.
• Monitor ongoing accounting processes to ensure the accuracy of product cost information and cost control in both manufacturing and G&A budget areas.
• Provide financial data to support annual business planning.
• Advise, counsel and train analysts and finance personnel on appropriate methods for capturing data related to business transactions and entering information into the business system.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Division through effective interaction with customers, vendors and internal departments.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting methods, principles and practices including cost accounting, financial analysis and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required to communicate with employees.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non-financial partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non-financial partners.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products and spreadsheet capabilities.

What’s in It for You:

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI:

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without signed agreements become the property of MEPPI, and no fees will be paid.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is n ot accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. e mployee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc . No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.