<p>Are you ready to help shape the financial future of a thriving organization recognized for growth and innovation? Our client, an industry leader, is committed to continuous improvement and invests in employees to stay competitive with advanced technology, enhanced benefits, and a supportive team culture. As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a key role in analyzing financial data, overseeing cost and margin analysis, supporting budgeting and risk management, and partnering on major improvement projects. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of relevant industry experience, advanced Excel skills, and outstanding communication and leadership abilities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to oversee and optimize cost accounting operations across multiple global manufacturing facilities. This role is essential in ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis while driving process improvements and maintaining robust internal controls. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee cost accounting processes across multiple global manufacturing locations.<br>• Develop and update standard costs and lead the annual cost roll processes.<br>• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, manage reserves, and reconcile accounts to the general ledger.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variances.<br>• Analyze and report on labor, overhead, and production variances to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Partner with plant controllers and site finance teams to ensure consistent costing methodologies.<br>• Establish and enforce global cost accounting policies and best practices across all operations.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.<br>• Drive process improvements and automation in cost reporting and data analysis.<br>• Lead and mentor a team of cost accountants, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
<p><strong>****MUST RESIDE IN IOWA-- Fully Remote ***** </strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a well‑established organization that is looking to add an <strong>Entry‑Level Financial Analyst</strong> to their long‑tenured and highly collaborative team. This is an excellent foot‑in‑the‑door opportunity for someone who is analytical, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a stable company that invests in its people. The role starts on a <strong>contract‑to‑hire</strong> basis with strong potential for long‑term employment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis activities.</li><li>Assist in compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages.</li><li>Analyze trends, variances, and KPIs to support decision‑making.</li><li>Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, models, and dashboards.</li><li>Help reconcile financial data and ensure accuracy across systems.</li><li>Work cross‑functionally to gather information and support ongoing projects.</li><li>Participate in ad‑hoc analysis and special initiatives as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>