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Vaco by Highspring · 22 hours ago

Financial Analyst | Onsite in North Aurora, IL

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to join their finance team in a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment. This role involves serving as a key liaison between business operations and the corporate finance team while taking ownership of forecasting, reporting, and financial process understanding.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Gowhar Bashir

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Accounting team with month-end close procedures (e.g., accruals review, freight analysis, etc…) and assist in balance sheet and P&L review throughout the close process to ensure accuracy

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Support internal and external audits with documentation and analysis as needed

Assist in month-end and year-end close processes

Analyze production costs, inventory valuation, and cost variances

Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to optimize cost efficiency

Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), raw materials, and finished goods inventory

Perform detailed margin analysis utilizing ERP data and Power BI aggregations

Prepare variance analysis and review with finance, operations, engineering, and sales teams to help drive profitable decision-making

Support the finance function to help prepare monthly reporting and assist in conducting thoughtful analysis of results

Lead the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reporting packages

Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making

Act as a liaison between accounting, finance, sales, and operational teams

Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as ERP upgrades and process improvements

Support business unit leaders with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

Collaborate with the corporate accounting team and shared services group and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across teams within the brand and beyond

Share best practices across departments and support knowledge transfer

Qualification

Manufacturing finance experienceCost accountingGAAP knowledgeERP systems proficiencyFinancial planningAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3-5 years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience

Experience in industrial manufacturing or with manufacturing clients during public accounting tenure with a strong underpinning in cost accounting principles for manufacturing

Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial planning

Proficiency in ERP systems (currently using Infor VISUAL and CSI/SyteLine), Microsoft 365, Planful and Power BI

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills