Responsibilities:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes including journal entries, variance analysis, and reporting

• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to reconcile inventory variances and maintain accurate stock levels.

• Monitor slow-moving and excess inventory; assist in developing strategies to mitigate potential financial impact.

• Participate in inventory audits and cycle count reviews.

• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities, including inventory-related journal entries and reconciliations.

• Analyze monthly/quarterly financial performance, including revenue, costs, and profitability, and prepare variance analyses against budgets and forecasts.

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with cross-functional teams (operations, sales, etc.) to collect data and ensure accuracy.

• Conduct financial modeling to evaluate business initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, and investment proposals.

• Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends or risks, and provide actionable recommendations to management.

• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Assist in improving financial processes and systems (e.g., QAD) to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

• Coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary financial data and explanations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.

• Master’s degree or CPA is a plus.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably in manufacturing.

• Prior experience at Big Four accounting firms as a IT auditor is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions) and ERP systems (e.g., QAD); experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.