Cost Analyst

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking Cost Analysts for a direct hire position.
100% in office
$85-$95k DOE. Bonus eligible at 10%.
· Operational Analysis - Analyze Manufacturing operating data including material/labor/overhead variances and trend analysis
· Product Cost Analysis - Evaluate product cost efficiencies and standard vs actual cost productivity analysis
· Monthly Accounting Process - Assist with monthly accounting close and account reconciliations
· Management Reporting - Assist in the data gathering and preparation of Monthly Management Reporting Package
· Budgeting/Forecasting - Assist the SVP Operations and CFO in preparing the annual business plan and quarterly reforecast for Manufacturing, and projecting monthly/quarterly results
· Capital Expenditures - Support the CFO/SVP in capital acquisition business case preparation & analysis; support business cases for Lease/Buy decisions

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience working in a Manufacturing environment
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proven ability to implement continuous process improvement initiatives
Physical Strain:
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.