Strategic Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing

Venteon; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in the North Vernon, IN area to support plant financial operations including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and plant operations to provide accurate analyses that drive profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting/financial analysis within manufacturing, strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and SOX controls, and ERP system experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in maintaining the plant’s standard costing process, including material, labor, overhead rates, and cost roll updates.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other activities associated with the monthly financial close.
• Coordinate and maintain internal financial controls, including compliance with SOX requirements.
• Partner with Inventory and Materials teams to ensure accurate accounting for material transactions, inventory valuation, and physical inventory counts.
• Reconcile perpetual inventory records to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for plant management and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets.
• Perform cost studies, profitability analyses, and financial evaluations of new business opportunities.
• Develop financial and statistical analyses to identify cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities.
• Support internal and external audits and prepare required supporting documentation.
• Track capital project expenditures and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Partner with operations and other departments to provide accounting guidance and financial support for business decisions.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP

SOX compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Inventory accounting

ERP systems

Standard costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Venteon is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in the North Vernon, IN area to support plant financial operations including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and plant operations to provide accurate analyses that drive profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting/financial analysis within manufacturing, strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and SOX controls, and ERP system experience.