Sr. Financial Analyst

Reports to: Accounting Manager

FLSA status: Exempt

Supervises: N/A

• Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance (including spouse and children) with modest payroll deductions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Supplemental leave (used with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

We are seeking a business‑minded Senior Financial Analyst who combines strong financial modeling skills and a strategic understanding of manufacturing operations. This role goes beyond ensuring financial accuracy and compliance – it is about using financial insights to influence business decisions, enhance performance, and drive profitability. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted partner to operations and sales, aligning budgets and financial performance with overall business objectives.

We are seeking someone who is ambitious, growth‑oriented, and eager to challenge the status quo. This position reports to the FP&A Manager.

• Assist in preparing and presenting the monthly financial forecast. Speak to the business conditions driving variances to forecast.
• Hold monthly budget reviews with production managers to analyze cost variances and establish counter measures.
• Coordinate and perform month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Consolidate the month‑end financials, bridging variances to forecast.
• Partner to develop new reporting tools that enhance visibility into cost drivers.
• Responsible for inventory costing, the review and maintenance of standard costs, and the analysis of absorption to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to not only ensure compliance but also identify opportunities for process improvements, cost control and strengthened financial controls to support business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance & accounting group.
• Mentor and coach staff and foster a business‑oriented mindset within the finance & accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations and standards.

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related business field is required.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, M.S. in Accounting, MBA, or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential are a plus.

• 3‑5 years progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working with large datasets using tools like Power Query/BI, and Alteryx; working knowledge of SQL/relational databases is a plus.
• Basic understanding of the three main financial statements and how they connect to one another.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX and cost accounting principles.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and turn numbers into a story.
• Proven ability to connect financial data with operational performance and business strategy.
• Dependable and available to accommodate monthly and quarterly accounting close cycles.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable presenting to Senior Leadership.

• Energetic, disciplined, and team‑oriented, with strong focus on building operational effectiveness within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills; able to quickly build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work varied hours as needed to meet business and audit deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and the ability to educate others in a dynamic environment.

• Attendance and Dependability:
  The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication:
  Communi…