Financial Analyst

True Manufacturing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst with an accounting background to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to build a strong foundation in accounting, financial analysis, and business processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and management summaries.
• Support general ledger accounting, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other routine accounting functions.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Help identify trends, variances, and key performance drivers through financial and operational data analysis.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, reporting needs, and process improvements.
• Gain a deep understanding of the ERP system to enhance skillset for forecasting.
• Assist in the future implementation and ongoing enhancements of the company’s ERP system.
• Assist in the various accounting areas to develop an overall understanding of our Company’s operations.
• Assist with audit requests, documentation, internal controls, and compliance-related activities.
• Participate in the development and improvement of financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Utilize technology, data tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, strengthen analysis, and reduce manual work.
• Contribute ideas for automation, standardization, and continuous improvement within accounting and finance processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Controller and Assistant Controller.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Up to two years of experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve reporting and workflow efficiency.
• Explore and apply AI tools responsibly to assist with analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve consistency.
• Help the finance team adopt technologies that improve productivity and business insights.
• Validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.