Sr. Financial Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing organization on a Long-term Contract basis. This position blends financial analysis with hands-on accounting ownership, supporting accurate reporting, cash oversight, and operational decision-making. The role will work closely with finance, operations, and project teams to strengthen reporting quality, improve visibility into business performance, and help maintain disciplined financial controls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash activity within the company’s ERP environment, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completed on schedule.

• Manage project-related billing and collection efforts, partnering with project leaders to align invoicing with contract milestones and customer payment timing.

• Evaluate manufacturing cost performance by analyzing purchasing, labor, overhead, usage, scrap, rework, and inventory trends, then collaborate with operations to identify causes and recommend corrective actions.

• Support annual planning cycles and ongoing forecast updates across multiple business units in partnership with the Controller and other finance leaders.

• Prepare bank, deposit, receivable, and payable reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis while helping drive timely month-end close activities.

• Administer payment processing activities, including weekly check runs, vendor disbursements, and related documentation needed for cash flow planning.

• Compile and deliver key reporting such as cash flow inputs, backlog analysis, billing summaries, and consolidated results for the Shakopee location.

• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, maintain assigned general ledger accounts, and assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting requirements.

• Provide documentation and analysis for internal and external audits, responding to inquiries and supporting compliance with accounting policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel capability, including tools such as pivot tables; experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting is highly valued.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, including preparation of reports and business documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving ability, sound judgment, and adaptability within a growing business environment.

Compensation

$43.54-$50.41 Hourly

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