Financial Analyst - Arktura

Position: Financial Analyst - Arktura Job

Primary location:

Carson,California
Relocation offered:

No

Employment status :

Full-Time
Travel:

No
Non-compete:

No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA.

We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of facade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state‑of‑the‑art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.

Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100's of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Life Mart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.

We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.

The Financial Analyst - Operations serves as a key liaison between Finance and Operations, ensuring the integrity of financial data while supporting efficient and profitable manufacturing and supply chain activities. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role provides detailed cost analysis, inventory valuation, and variance reporting to enable informed decision making across the organization.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate product costing, improving gross margin visibility, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a hands‑on understanding of manufacturing and operational processes, acting as a trusted business partner to operations leadership.

What You'll Do Cost Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute cost reports, including purchasing, production, labor, and overhead variances.
• Investigate and explain variances between standard and actual costs at the product, job, and order level.
• Maintain and update cost accounting methodologies, standards, and documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support gross margin analysis and profitability reporting across product lines.

Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold Management

• Monitor and validate inventory valuation for raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished goods.
• Reconcile inventory balances and cost of goods sold, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy, turnover, and controls.
• Support periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring proper execution, reconciliation of variances and timely resolution.

Financial Close & Planning

• Prepare journal entries and complete balance sheet account reconciliations related to inventory, accruals, and manufacturing costs.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting direct costs and manufacturing period expenses.
• Analyze trends and provide insights to support financial planning and resource allocation decisions.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a financial business partner to operations and supply chain teams, identifying cost drivers and opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Prepare and present recurring operational and cost performance reports for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing data‑driven insights and post‑implementation financial analysis.
• Assist with…