Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our finance team in a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a strong interest in finance and accounting. The Finance Analyst will support the Senior Finance Analyst and the broader finance team with day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and analysis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, gathering supporting documentation, and performing basic account reconciliations under the guidance of the Senior Finance Analyst.
- Help ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies by maintaining accurate records and supporting audit requests.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Support
- Collect and organize data related to production costs, inventory, and cost variances.
- Assist in monitoring work-in-progress (WIP), raw materials, and finished goods inventory.
- Help prepare basic margin and variance analyses using ERP data and Excel/Power BI, with coaching from the Senior Finance Analyst.
Forecasting & Business Support
- Support the finance team in preparing monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
- Assist with data entry, report generation, and basic analysis to support business decision-making.
- Participate in ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with accounting, operations, and supply chain teams to gather and validate financial data.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and ERP upgrades as a team member.
Teamwork & Development
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Share ideas and best practices with peers and support knowledge transfer within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or expected within 6 months).
- Internship or up to 1 year of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred (manufacturing exposure a plus).
- Basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (Infor VISUAL, CSI/SyteLine, or similar) and Power BI is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
Why Join Us?
Catalyst Acoustics offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave, employee assistance programs, and more. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Catalyst Acoustics is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws in all the countries in which we operate.