GPAC
Financial Analyst
GPAC, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
MUST HAVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE!!!The Financial Analyst will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and reconciliations. This role will handle accounting and reporting for all areas related to inventory and costing and pricing of commercial products along with development and pipeline projects. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, show initiative, possess excellent communication and detail orientation skills, and have strong analytical abilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs.Communicate information effectively and translate financial data into meaningful information that supports business decision-making.Compile and analyze financial information to prepare month-end adjusting and closing entries to accounts along with reconciliations and year-to-date roll-forwards of activity.Process corporate purchase orders and analyze vendor contracts and open purchasing activity.Maintain accurate costing methodology in an ERP and manual system.Maintain standard cost system to ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and lead annual manufacturing cost standard updates and analyze variances to standard costs.Work with other departments to review open purchase orders for accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals.General ledger reconciliation responsibility for all inventory and cost of goods sold accounts.Interact with external auditors to ensure audit activities are executed in a timely manner.Identify areas for process improvements, efficiencies, and establish SOPs.Participate in the annual budgeting process, including preparation of standard costs.Collaborate with other finance team members to support overall department goals and objectives.Manage the Purchasing function after an initial three to six month period, which includes a Buyer.Assist with special projects and research projects as assigned by the management team.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Experience preparing monthly account reconciliations and KPI reporting for inventory, COGS, and variances with standard costs for internal reporting and financial audits.ERP experience with Great Plains strongly preferred.Strong Microsoft Excel skills.Ability to bridge communication between Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial Functions.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Exceptional self-management ability.Process improvement mindset.Team-oriented.Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused, and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs.Communicate information effectively and translate financial data into meaningful information that supports business decision-making.Compile and analyze financial information to prepare month-end adjusting and closing entries to accounts along with reconciliations and year-to-date roll-forwards of activity.Process corporate purchase orders and analyze vendor contracts and open purchasing activity.Maintain accurate costing methodology in an ERP and manual system.Maintain standard cost system to ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and lead annual manufacturing cost standard updates and analyze variances to standard costs.Work with other departments to review open purchase orders for accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals.General ledger reconciliation responsibility for all inventory and cost of goods sold accounts.Interact with external auditors to ensure audit activities are executed in a timely manner.Identify areas for process improvements, efficiencies, and establish SOPs.Participate in the annual budgeting process, including preparation of standard costs.Collaborate with other finance team members to support overall department goals and objectives.Manage the Purchasing function after an initial three to six month period, which includes a Buyer.Assist with special projects and research projects as assigned by the management team.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Experience preparing monthly account reconciliations and KPI reporting for inventory, COGS, and variances with standard costs for internal reporting and financial audits.ERP experience with Great Plains strongly preferred.Strong Microsoft Excel skills.Ability to bridge communication between Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial Functions.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Exceptional self-management ability.Process improvement mindset.Team-oriented.Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused, and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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