Job Title: Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst Manufacturing
Location: Hudson NH (or Chicago IL)
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager / Director of Finance
About Us: Vantedge Medical is the premier metalsbased medtech solutions partner from concept to fullscale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery Orthopaedics Surgical Instruments Dental and more. Our teams work in unison collaborating and problemsolving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology we take immense pride in the work we do and have a lot of fun doing it.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team within our manufacturing plant. In this role you will be responsible for general accounting and providing financial analysis budgeting forecasting and strategic insights specific to manufacturing operations for 2 sites in California. You will work closely with plant management to evaluate cost structures improve efficiency and support decisionmaking that drives profitability and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills a deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and the ability to communicate financial insights to nonfinancial stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for the manufacturing plant ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Conduct detailed cost analysis including labor materials overhead and production costs to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
- Develop analyze and update the plant s budgets and forecasts providing insights and recommendations to ensure financial goals are met.
- Collaborate with plant operations supply chain and engineering teams to identify costsaving opportunities and optimize production efficiency.
- Track and analyze key manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost per unit yield production variances and inventory levels.
- Assist in the evaluation of capital expenditures new product lines and process improvements through financial modelling and costbenefit analysis.
- Partner with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that align with plant goals and company objectives.
- Support the monthly and annual closing processes including reconciliation of manufacturing cost accounts and inventory valuation.
- Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to the operations team to improve margins reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
- Perform variance analysis of actual performance against budget and historical trends offering solutions to address negative variances.
- Coordinate with the plant leadership team on cost control initiatives such as reducing s improving labor productivity and optimizing machine downtime.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards internal controls and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing finance and reporting.
- Assist in audit preparation and work with external auditors on plantspecific financial matters.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field (Master s degree or MBA is a plus).
- 5 years of experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong proficiency in cost accounting manufacturing cost structures and financial modelling.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g. SAP Oracle Hyperion or similar ERP systems).
- Experience with analyzing production costs labor allocation and overhead expenses.
- Ability to work with crossfunctional teams including operations supply chain and engineering to drive financial performance.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present financial insights in a clear actionable manner.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
- Detailoriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing industry standards process improvements and costreduction initiatives.
- A professional certification such as CFA CPA or FMVA is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance
- Vacation and Sick Pay
- 401k