The Financial Analyst position supports the company in all activities as they relate to the integrated financial system, with main emphasis on gross margin analysis, costing, and inventory accuracy. 

Essential Functions: 

•    Prepare reports and projections based on financial data;   month-end financial reports.

•    Evaluate current and previous financial data.

•    Study business and economic trends.

•    Margin analysis

•    Conduct Product line Profitability Analysis

•    Produce Matrix Reporting

•    Creates financial models bases on analyses to support organizational decision making.

•    Develops financial plans and reports for organizational leaders.

•    Analyzes industry trends and makes recommendations based on those trends.

•    Evaluates capital expenditures and depreciation.

•    Develops automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data.

•    Provide information necessary for all financial audits.

•    Provides support and manage sales tax systems to ensure company’s state compliances.

· Compare actual costs to budgeted costs and analyze variances:

· Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for cost accounting activities:

· Perform physical inventory control and reporting:

· Assist with cycle counts/physical inventories, and analyze the cost accounting data:

· Reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on the accounts relating to sales, costs, inventory, and liabilities:

· Execute gross margin analysis and report on findings:

· Assist with internal and external audits.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s in accounting or business administration
• 5+ years of Finance/ Cost Accounting/ Controller Experience (preferably within Manufacturing industry)
• Knowledge and experienced with SAP
• Familiarity with Tax preparation and accounting software.