Strategic Financial Analyst — Reporting & Forecasting

Mesta Electronics, LLC; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EFAP)

Job summary

Mesta Electronics, LLC in Sterling, IL seeks a Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will analyze financial data, assist with consolidated statements, monthly journal entries, and internal management reporting while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ERP enhancements.

The role reports to the Controller/US Accounting Manager and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field; Masters Degree or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent computer skills - Excel, Word, Project.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and business information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal consolidated financial results with accuracy and deadlines.
• Lead monthly department expense review meetings with Managers to ensure accuracy and proper management by departments.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly commissions.
• Prepare, review, and analyze ad hoc information requirements as requested.
• Update weekly surcharges and bill customers monthly.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities through various initiatives.
• Plan and implement other department specific projects as required.
• Financial reporting development as required.

Skills

IFRS and US GAAP knowledge

Excel

Word

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree or CPA

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Job description

Mesta Electronics, LLC in Sterling, IL seeks a Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will analyze financial data, assist with consolidated statements, monthly journal entries, and internal management reporting while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ERP enhancements.

The role reports to the Controller/US Accounting Manager and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines in a collaborative environment.