Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst – Pay: $85k + DOE –

Hours:

Full-time, Monday - Friday

Summary:

Our client is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This role blends quantitative analysis with cross‑functional partnership, driving the forecasting and strategic planning for the company. Ideal for a finance professional with 2+ years of experience who is ready to step into their next role.

• Month‑End Close:
  Assist with month‑end close activities for supply chain and manufacturing, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and close checklist tasks.
• Prepare accrual schedules (freight, utilities, temp labor, R&M, inbound/outbound logistics, etc.) with supporting documentation for review.
• Reconcile assigned inventory, WIP, and finished goods accounts; flag discrepancies for resolution.
• Pull data and prepare variance commentary on manufacturing and supply chain P&L lines against budget, forecast, and prior period.
• Work Order and Manufacturing Variances:
  Pull and analyze work order variance data daily and at close—material usage, labor, overhead absorption, and yield; flag abnormal variances and prepare supporting detail for review.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and procurement to gather context on recurring variances.
• Help maintain standard cost data in Net Suite and support periodic standard cost rolls.
• Fixed Assets and Capital:
  Maintain the fixed asset sub‑ledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, and monthly depreciation runs; support capitalization of new equipment, gather Capex documentation, confirm placed‑in‑service dates, and tag assets; track Capex spend against approved projects and prepare status reports; participate in periodic fixed asset physical verifications.
• Financial Analysis:
  Build recurring reports on cost per case, COM, scrap and waste, freight, and other supply chain KPIs; provide data and analysis to support the annual budget and periodic forecasts; complete ad‑hoc analyses for cost‑savings initiatives, capital projects, sourcing changes, and process improvements; respond to data requests from plant and supply chain leadership.
• Controls and Audit:
  Follow internal controls over manufacturing and supply chain accounting processes; pull supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests; suggest improvements to close and reporting processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting or finance experience; manufacturing or supply chain exposure preferred.
• Exposure to standard costing and variance analysis a plus.
• Familiarity with fixed‑asset accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Net Suite or another ERP preferred.
• Working knowledge of Net Suite saved searches and Suite Analytics preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA or FDA‑regulated food manufacturing, preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable on the plant floor—willing to walk the lines and ask questions.
• Solid communication skills; able to work cross‑functionally with operators and finance peers.

• Pay: $85k‑100k DOE plus bonus potential.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), PTO and more.
• Employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following the month of hire.

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.