Financial Analyst III

Elbit America • Roanoke, VA

6d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst has a critical role in analyzing, tracking, and optimizing revenue, cost, and profitability for the growing $450M+ Warfighter Systems division. This Accounting/Finance role will cross-functionally support teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, Business Development, and Program Management. Using data and analysis, this role provides insights into key revenue and cost drivers and supports decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant Accounting/Finance work experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and ERP systems (Infor preferred).
• Excellent analytical, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
• Overall mindset of continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be able to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Advanced expertise with MS Excel, including complex formulas and pivot tables.

Nice To Haves

• CPA/CMA is a plus but not required.
• Direct experience working in revenue and cost accounting, commercial and government contracting, and a manufacturing environment is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and timely reports, including key Sales & Margin and Orders reports.
• Analyze, report, and reconcile revenue, orders, cost of goods sold, production costs, and variance analysis.
• Lead monthly Revenue & Cost of Goods Sold reconciliation processes.
• Own revenue recognition related processes, including closing, reporting, and audit related activities.
• Own Program/Project Finance related activities.
• Help set up new projects in the financial system, ensuring accurate business partner, contract, and other financial data.
• Analyze and reconcile revenue/invoicing, cost/inventory, and related balance sheet accounts.
• Support complex Percentage of Cost Completion (POCC) accounting for select government projects.
• Own project setup and analysis, including revenue, cost, and inventory.
• Resolve issues.
• Prepare related monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct and indirect materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Identify key cost drivers, trends, and areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Review and update standard costs annually, ensuring alignment with current market conditions and manufacturing practices.
• Assist with inventory valuation, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Perform regular inventory reconciliations and identify discrepancies or variances.
• Contribute to inventory control strategies to avoid excess or obsolete inventory.
• Support quarterly physical inventories and weekly cycle count processes.
• Own monthly bonded stock and ship-in-place inventory review, analysis, and audit related activities.
• Perform monthly closing activities, journal entries, and reporting as required.
• Own related account reconciliation processes.
• Utilize BlackLine system for closing and reconciliation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Maintain SOX controls and procedures.
• Support internal and external E&Y audit testing and requests as required.
• Partner with Finance & IT teams to support key Accounting/Finance processes in legacy ERP system and new A&D Infor ERP system being implemented at Roanoke site.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level