Senior Financial Analyst: Drive Cost & Inventory Strategy

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

On-site fitness center

Wellness program

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be based in our Warrendale, PA facility. You will provide accounting guidance, monitor monthly results, and ensure GAAP compliance while partnering with division leadership.

The role involves managing journal entries, inventory analysis, and supporting annual planning. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5–8 years of experience is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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 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 work in a team environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products and spreadsheet capabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GAAP

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be based in our Warrendale, PA facility. You will provide accounting guidance, monitor monthly results, and ensure GAAP compliance while partnering with division leadership.

The role involves managing journal entries, inventory analysis, and supporting annual planning. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5–8 years of experience is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.