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SP Industries Inc., an ATS company is searching for a Financial Analyst to join the team! The Financial Analyst - Operations is responsible for supporting financial management, accounting, and internal control activities for manufacturing operations. This role provides hands on support for plant accounting, cost and inventory controls, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements. The position requires strong working experience with major ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE), and demonstrated capability supporting ERP transitions or implementations in a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and corporate finance to ensure financial accuracy, operational transparency, and disciplined execution.
Job Responsibility:
Support maintenance and analysis of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to drive corrective actions
Support accuracy of bills of material (BOMs) and routings within the ERP
Perform inventory accounting activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reserves, and obsolescence
Analyze WIP (Work in Process) and finished goods inventory
Partner with operations to identify cost drivers and inventory discrepancies
Support site level budgeting, forecasting, and AOP activities
Prepare ad hoc analysis and decision support materials for management
Assist with evaluation of operational initiatives and cost reduction efforts
Support general ledger accounting activities within the ERP system
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Support month end and year end close processes for manufacturing operations
Prepare monthly financial statements, schedules, and variance analyses
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including inventory related accounts
Investigate and explain financial variances versus plan and prior periods
Utilize major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) for financial and manufacturing transactions
Support ERP implementations, upgrades, or transitions, including testing, data validation, and process enhancements
Assist in improving finance processes, reporting accuracy, and system controls
Maintain strong working knowledge of SOX requirements as they apply to manufacturing environments
Execute and support SOX controls related to inventory, costing, and financial reporting
Support internal and external audits, including inventory observations and walkthroughs
Partner with corporate finance and internal audit to remediate control gaps as needed
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policy, and internal control standards
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant accounting experience
Manufacturing accounting experience required
Strong working experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)
Experience supporting ERP implementations or transitions preferred
Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory accounting
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
Working knowledge of SOX controls in a manufacturing environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Multi plant manufacturing experience
Prior experience partnering directly with plant operations
Experience in standard costing environments
CPA or CMA a plus
Nice to have:
Multi plant manufacturing experience
Prior experience partnering directly with plant operations
Experience in standard costing environments
CPA or CMA a plus
JD Edwards (JDE) experience preferred
What we offer:
Robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision