Financial Analyst

Oberg Industries, Freeport, PA facility is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst - Manufacturing/Cost to join our finance team to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and financial controls that keep our operations running smoothly. As the Financial Analyst you'll be at the center of our production process tracking material, labor, and overhead costs to help optimize efficiency and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

• Prepare and analyze monthly Absorption Reconciliation to determine standard rate effectiveness.
• Evaluation of item standard costs via analysis of variances.
• Review schedules of operating expenses to detect shifts in cost structure and variances in timing.
• Work directly with operations personnel on relevant training/education pertaining to cost accounting system.
• Investigate and process all inventory adjustments in collaboration with operations personnel.
• Help define accurate standard cost rates in collaboration with finance and operations team.
• Reconciliation of detailed inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Calculate and record monthly Work-in-Process (WIP) accrual for PCS projects and production orders.
• Analyze Lot Variance and Production Result general ledger account transactions monthly.
• Maintain and update monthly inventory trend reports by division.
• Assist the Controller in designing ERP mapping schemes for accurate inventory transaction flow.
• Evaluate adequacy of the slow-moving inventory reserve as of; April, August, and December.
• Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors for the annual physical inventories.
• Implement business intelligence tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy (i.e. Power BI, Prophix, etc).
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS : 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ERP Systems such as LN, SAP, or Oracle.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly across various channels.
• Able to comprehend and respond to written documentation and instructions effectively.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and industry practices.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
• Ability to wear personal protection equipment, such as earplugs, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE / EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. 
• 5-7 years of experience working in a manufacturing industry, or related field preferred.
• ERP/MRP system experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly have to travel through the manufacturing departments.  The atmosphere is a climatic office setting, and the employee will spend the majority of his/her time sitting at a computer terminal.  At Oberg Industries, we believe in fostering a collaborative on-site work environment. Accordingly, employees are expected to be on-site in order to perform their job.

BENEFITS TO WORKING AT OBERG:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (no premiums paid)
• Medical benefit opt-out with Reimbursement option
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability (company paid, no contribution)
• Death Benefit
• 401K Retirement Plan (with 4% employer match)
• Quarterly Bonus Program (based on company performance)
• Paid Time Off (earning up to 5 weeks)
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Temperature-Controlled Work Environment

We also offer a family-friendly atmosphere and a number of perks for our employees such as Employee Referral Program Incentive Pay, Health Club Membership Reimbursement, Tool Purchase program, Training and Development opportunities and much, much more!! 

At Oberg Industries, LLC we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. No question on this application form is intended to solicit information about an applicant’s protected characteristics, if any. In addition, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental disabilities of applicants.