Senior Cost Financial Analyst | Manufacturing | Milan, OH | Onsite | $ Competitive + Bonus

💼 Senior Cost Financial Analyst

📍 Location: Milan, OH (On-site, 5 days per week)
🏭 Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent experience)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (7–10 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

A leading manufacturer in the building materials industry is seeking a Senior Cost Financial Analyst to join their plant operations team in Milan, Ohio. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role suited for a finance professional with strong analytical expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence.

As a key member of the plant management team, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, perform detailed cost and operational analysis, and partner with leadership to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a continuous improvement environment where financial insights drive business performance.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Analysis

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team, providing insights that drive cost reduction, productivity, and profitability.

• Lead the development of the annual operating plan, and manage monthly financial forecasting processes.

• Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.

• Prepare and present financial analyses to plant and division leadership teams.

Cost & Process Optimization

• Evaluate and monitor standard costs, BOMs, and routings for production operations.

• Perform cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.

• Assess and analyze the financial feasibility of capital expenditure projects.

• Create, document, and enhance financial processes to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.

Reporting & Business Partnership

• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to plant operations.

• Deliver clear, data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions and business strategies.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational and financial transparency.

• Support ad-hoc analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to guide strategic decisions.

🎓 Qualifications

Required

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
✅ 7+ years of professional experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting.
✅ Strong financial acumen, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
✅ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas).
✅ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and leadership levels.

Preferred

⭐ Working knowledge of SAP or other major ERP systems.
⭐ Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
⭐ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

💡 Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial performance while collaborating closely with plant and corporate leadership. This role offers a mix of analytical challenge, operational influence, and career development potential within a respected and growing organization.

You’ll thrive if you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on, detail-oriented, and business-savvy — capable of turning data into meaningful decisions.

🎯 Position Highlights

• Work Environment: Fully on-site (M–F, standard office hours)

• Travel: Minimal (0–10 days per year)

• Reporting Structure: Reports to Plant Manager, partnering with division leadership

• Compensation: Competitive base salary + benefits + potential relocation assistance

If you’re a results-driven finance professional with a passion for manufacturing and cost analysis — this role offers the chance to build influence, drive operational success, and grow within a values-driven organization.

Assistant Controller | Sacramento, CA | $111,000 - $140,000/year | Construction Industry

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Sacramento, CA On-site Role

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $111,000 - $140,000 per year

• Relocation Assistance: Not available

• Visa Sponsorship: Not supported

Position Type:

Full-time | Director Level
Industry: Construction
Job Function: Accounting/Auditing
Experience Required: 3+ years in finance/accounting

Job Description:

An Assistant Controller is needed to support financial operations and enhance communication between field teams and accounting. This full-time role offers substantial growth opportunities and plays a vital part in the company's operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Oversee key accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reporting, and budgeting.

• Communication Facilitation: Ensure smooth communication between field teams and accounting, providing necessary data and resources to both sides.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Reporting: Prepare and present financial data during monthly division reviews.

• Policy Implementation: Collaborate with leadership to design and implement financial policies and procedures.

• Team Supervision: Supervise the job costing team, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in finance/accounting within the commercial construction industry.

• Technical Skills: Expertise in job costing, general ledger management, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Software: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., ECMs by Computer Guidance Corp) and advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

• Leadership: Proven ability to streamline processes, develop policies, and implement strategies.

• Additional Skills:

• Experience with multi-company structures, including acquired and startup businesses.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

• High emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Position Details:

• Location: Office-based with 25% field visits to job sites.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Tax Manager | Hybrid | Manufacturing Industry | Middletown, NY

Position: Tax Manager
Location: Middletown, NY (Orange County, NOT NYC)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite 3 days/week, Remote Fridays and an additional day of choice)

Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Category: Finance / Accounting - Taxes

Position Summary:

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in tax provisions, federal and state income/franchise tax compliance, and financial reporting. This role involves monitoring tax law changes, optimizing tax policies, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international regulations. Occasional travel to company sites may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing forecasted effective tax rate (ETR) and tax provisions under ASC 740.

• Support ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) assessment & documentation.

• Manage federal, international, state, and franchise tax compliance, including estimated tax payments, extensions, and return filings.

• Review deferred tax assets and liabilities.

• Prepare complex Schedule Ms related to tax provision and compliance.

• Reconcile tax accounts and accruals for income and franchise taxes.

• Assist with tax audits at federal, state, and local levels.

• Conduct research and analysis of tax law changes and evaluate their impact.

• Support tax planning strategies and income tax projections.

• Participate in M&A due diligence review.

• Delegate, supervise, and mentor tax staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• CPA required

• 5+ years of experience with large corporate taxpayers and/or public accounting firms.

• Experience with Corptax software is a plus.

• International tax compliance and provision experience preferred.

• Familiarity with federal R&D tax credit preparation and documentation is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Excel, with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Experience with Microsoft D365 ERP system is a plus.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Collaborative team player.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

• Bonus Eligible

• Full Benefits Package (including 401k match)

• Growth Opportunities within a stable, publicly traded company

• Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

• Management Experience: Not required

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Travel: Occasional

• Security Clearance Required: No

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and stable company that values professional development and work-life balance.

Accounting Expert - Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Preferred) | Other Hub Locations: Strongsville, OH; Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Downers Grove, IL - Compensation: $98,000 - $115,000 (Base Salary)

Job Title: Job Title: Accounting Expert

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Preferred) | Other Hub Locations: Strongsville, OH; Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Downers Grove, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in-office, flexible work-from-home days)
Industry: Financial Services
Job Category: Finance / Accounting - Risk Management
Compensation: $98,000 - $115,000 (Base Salary)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive
Relocation Assistance: Possible for an ideal candidate

Job Summary

The Accounting Expert will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with FDIC Part 370 regulation. The individual will focus on rule interpretation, driving business requirements, and collaborating with business units to enhance and remediate processes. The position requires a strong understanding of data lineage, transformation, and the regulatory framework to ensure accurate insurance calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Part 370 regulatory requirements.

• Draft and communicate business requirements with clarity.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion.

• Lead process changes across the lifecycle of data used for insurance calculations.

• Collaborate with business lines to drive enhancements and remediation efforts.

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership.

• Provide oversight through collaborative teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or regulatory reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Familiarity with banking products and balance sheets.

• Experience communicating with senior leadership.

• Basic understanding of data querying and SQL.

• Self-starter with the ability to lead initiatives with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bank Regulatory Reporting and Axiom.

• Background in data lineage and data transformation.

• Familiarity with the FDIC 370 regulation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Not required.

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

• Travel Requirements: Occasional.

• Bonus/Commission: Not eligible.

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Preferred) | Other Hub Locations: Strongsville, OH; Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Downers Grove, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in-office, flexible work-from-home days)
Industry: Financial Services
Job Category: Finance / Accounting - Risk Management
Compensation: $98,000 - $115,000 (Base Salary)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive
Relocation Assistance: Possible for an ideal candidate

Job Summary

The Accounting Expert will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with FDIC Part 370 regulation. The individual will focus on rule interpretation, driving business requirements, and collaborating with business units to enhance and remediate processes. The position requires a strong understanding of data lineage, transformation, and the regulatory framework to ensure accurate insurance calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Part 370 regulatory requirements.

• Draft and communicate business requirements with clarity.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion.

• Lead process changes across the lifecycle of data used for insurance calculations.

• Collaborate with business lines to drive enhancements and remediation efforts.

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership.

• Provide oversight through collaborative teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or regulatory reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Familiarity with banking products and balance sheets.

• Experience communicating with senior leadership.

• Basic understanding of data querying and SQL.

• Self-starter with the ability to lead initiatives with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bank Regulatory Reporting and Axiom.

• Background in data lineage and data transformation.

• Familiarity with the FDIC 370 regulation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Not required.

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

• Travel Requirements: Occasional.

• Bonus/Commission: Not eligible.

This polished version is concise and highlights critical qualifications, making it suitable for attracting well-matched candidates.