Cost & Financial Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost & Financial Analyst to join our finance team in a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a professional with finance experience supporting manufacturing operations and who also possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles. The Cost & Financial Analyst will serve as a key liaison between business operations and the corporate finance team (accounting, finance, and shared services), taking ownership of forecasting, reporting, and financial process understanding and documentation as well as hands-on collaboration with operation and sales to help drive profitability. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a driven personality, capable of working independently while contributing to cross-functional collaboration. This position offers significant growth potential for individuals looking to advance their career in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Support the Corporate Accounting team with month-end close procedures (e.g., accruals numbers and analysis) and assist in balance sheet and P&L review throughout the close process to ensure accuracy.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Support internal and external audits with documentation and analysis.

Assist in month-end and year-end close processes. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Support

Analyze production costs, inventory valuation, and cost variances.

Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to optimize cost efficiency.

Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), raw materials, and finished goods inventory.

Perform detailed margin analysis utilizing ERP data and Power BI aggregations.

Prepare variance analysis and review with finance, operations, engineering, and sales teams to help drive profitable decision-making. Forecasting & Business Support

Support the finance function to help prepare monthly reporting and assist in conducting thoughtful analysis of results.

Lead the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reporting packages.

Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as a liaison between accounting, finance, sales, and operational teams.

Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as ERP upgrades and process improvements.

Support business unit leaders with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting. Team Leadership & Development

Collaborate with the corporate accounting team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across teams within the brand and beyond.

Share best practices across departments and support knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

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

3-5 years of progressive accounting and / or finance experience.

Experience in industrial manufacturing or with manufacturing clients during public accounting tenure with a strong underpinning in cost accounting principles for manufacturing.

Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial planning.

Proficiency in ERP systems (currently using Infor VISUAL and CSI / SyteLine), Microsoft 365, and Power BI.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.