Sr Financial Analyst ON SITE ONLY- IowaSG

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education & Tuition Reim­b.

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking a talented accounting/finance professional to manage month-end close, financial reporting, and cost analysis in a manufacturing environment.

You will produce monthly gross margin insights, support P&L forecasting and annual budgets for the galvanizing division, and collaborate with operations to optimize costs. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience in manufacturing with job cost accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, financial analysis, cost accounting, and financial modeling.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to analyze data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end close and produce monthly financial reports.
• Prepare gross margin reports and project profitability by product line.
• Assist in monthly P&L forecasts and annual budgets for galvanizing division.
• Analyze manufacturing cost and compare actual vs forecast.
• Prepare sales backlog and pipeline reports.
• Support annual external audit with documentation and auditor inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

Brief Description

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Brief Description

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.
Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.
With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope Of Responsibility

Responsible for developing, interpreting, and implementing accounting concepts and analysis. Serves as a resource for all business areas concerning financial performance and analysis, inventory, and cost analysis.

Essential Duties

• Perform month end close procedure, including the production and analysis of monthly financial reports.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly gross margin report and present project profitability within product lines.
• Assist in the development of monthly P&L forecast and annual budgets for galvanizing division.
• Analyze manufacturing cost on a periodic basis and generate monthly reports comparing actual to forecast and budgets.
• Responsible for preparation and reporting of business unit sales backlog and pipeline.
• Prepare ROI on CAPEX projects and provide guidance to operations.
• Assist in preparation of financial models and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the operations team to identify cost‑saving opportunities and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze inventory turnover rates to optimize inventory management process.
• Conduct monthly physical inventory cycle counts and ensure accurate inventory reconciliation.
• Support annual external audit process by providing documentation and answering auditor inquiries.
• Perform any other related duties as required and assigned.

Primary Focus

• Develop and maintain models/reports supporting management and internal customers.
• Identify, correct, and audit risk areas lacking proper standard controls.
• Recommends cost improvement measures.
• Inventory controls.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills and the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to work with the finance team and multiple departments.

Position Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3-5 year’s progressively responsible accounting or finance experience preferably in a manufacturing setting utilizing job cost accounting.
• Requires prior knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated experience in budgets, general ledger, financial analysis, cost accounting, financial modeling, written and verbal presentation experience. Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access) to analyze data and trends.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing priorities.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time with the ability to move throughout the office or outside manufacturing plant as needed.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require use of fingers, hands and arms, such as sitting, typing, using office equipment and reaching. Some additional physical activities may require walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and handling of materials.
• Position requires manual dexterity, arm‑hand steadiness, and a safety‑minded individual.
• Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing as well as answer telephones and greet customers.

Benefits

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full‑time employee, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.