Financial Analyst

Title: Financial Analyst (Manufacturing)

Location: Rochester, NY

Duration: Direct Hire

Compensation: 80-100k base *Salary negotiated based on experience

Work Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Summary

We’re working with a manufacturing client seeking a Financial Analyst who can operate at the intersection of accounting and finance. This role supports month-end close, financial reporting, and cost/inventory analysis while partnering closely with operations.

This is a great fit for someone coming from a Staff Accountant background in manufacturing who wants to grow into a more analytical, business-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reviews & audits
• Handle journal entries and general accounting activities
• Support inventory accounting, standard cost updates, and forecasting
• Analyze scrap, rework, and production costs (PAE/GASE analysis)
• Manage AR follow-ups, credit memos, and RMA processing
• Assist with payroll reconciliations (weekly/bi-monthly)
• Identify areas for process improvement and automation
• Partner with Sr. Financial Analyst and operations teams on cost and performance insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (accounting + analysis)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or standard costing preferred
• ERP experience (Oracle, QAD, Hyperion, or similar) is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter who can work independently but collaborate with cross-functional teams

EEO Statement

Summa and our clients are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.