Financial Analyst LPC

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Portland, OR

15h

About The Position

The Financial Analyst reports to the Controller and maintains, coordinates, and participates in developing systems to measure financial and operational performance. The role assists with financial analyses, forecasts, and special studies for management, including performance against plan, capital investments, and alternative management strategies. It works with a wide range of functional areas across the Company.

The analyst contributes to the month-end close, financial planning and reporting, inventory and cash-flow management, and financial and SOX reviews. The role also provides ad hoc reporting, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information and policy to support management.

Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical ability to draw logical conclusions and adopt effective courses of action, using intuition and experience alongside data to identify issues, impacts, and solutions.
• Knowledge of the business implications of decisions, with a focus on profitability and alignment of work with strategic goals.
• Proficient computer skills, including advanced Excel knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold organizational ethics and integrity.
• Effective planning, organization, and time-management skills to meet deadlines and targets efficiently.
• Must be eligible to work for U.S. government contractors and subcontractors.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA preferred in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent.
• Two to four years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in technical accounting, budgeting, planning, and internal control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems that assist management with financial control and decision-making.
• Contribute to the month-end close process, including initiating journal entries and generating variance-to-forecast summaries for areas of focus.
• Participate in special studies related to profitability, pricing, cost reduction projects, capital expenditures, cash flow, and return on investment.
• Manage inventory and cash-flow valuation, including setting and periodically changing standards and charging rates.
• Assist in developing short- and long-range financial plans.
• Report on financial quarterly reviews (FQR), monthly operations reviews (MOR), weekly and daily P&L, and Daily Flex, and interact with operations.
• Work with internal and external auditors on financial and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) reviews and improvements.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis of operating data to support management.
• Interpret and apply accounting information and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed