Financial Analyst/Accountant

Financial Analyst/Accountant

Chandler Industries, a precision machining and sheet metal fabricating company with divisions in Minnesota and Mexico is looking for a Financial Analyst/Accountant to join our team! This position is based out of our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Blaine, MN!

The Financial Analyst/Accountant is a high-visibility role supporting the scorekeeping and analysis of Chandler Industries' multiple fast-growing divisions. The position touches the full spectrum of finance and accounting, with exposure to month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and preparation of financial, operational, and strategic reporting. This position reports directly to the VP of Finance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Assist in the preparation, review, and analysis of financial forecasts and operating budgets.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide in-depth analysis of financial performance and root cause variances to forecasts/budgets.
• Perform detailed manufacturing and SG&A expenditure analysis to identify trends and areas needing cost control focus. Provide value-add variance analysis to highlight issues or opportunities and promote understanding of necessary changes.
• Analyze and provide monthly margin analysis by part, customer, and product line.
• Work with Operations to identify, mitigate, and reduce operational costs and inventory.
• Collaborate within the Finance/Accounting department to propose and implement process improvement ideas for more accurate and faster reporting.
• Assist with accounts payable on an as-needed basis.
• Assist in preparing monthly operations reporting packages as well as annual governmental reporting.
• Maintain the capital expenditure process, including ROI templates and approvals.
• Undertake other projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a similar field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an analytical position.
• High level of intellectual curiosity, analytical ability, and desire to learn.
• Highly adaptable; strong ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task; strong project management skills.
• Ability to establish and contribute to a high degree of teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, P&L, and the balance sheet.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, especially operations and cost modules; ability to navigate through various types of computer software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; strong knowledge of other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate with varied levels of employees.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or Helpful):

• Manufacturing experience.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA credentials are helpful.