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Armstrong World Industries · 23 hours ago

Financial Analyst - Arktura Job

Carson, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Armstrong World Industries is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative solutions for ceiling and wall systems. The Financial Analyst - Operations will act as a key liaison between Finance and Operations, providing detailed cost analysis, inventory valuation, and variance reporting to support informed decision-making across the organization.

Building MaterialHome RenovationManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and distribute cost reports, including purchasing, production, labor, and overhead variances

Investigate and explain variances between standard and actual costs at the product, job, and order level

Maintain and update cost accounting methodologies, standards, and documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy

Support gross margin analysis and profitability reporting across product lines

Monitor and validate inventory valuation for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods

Reconcile inventory balances and cost of goods sold, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and GAAP

Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy, turnover, and controls

Support periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring proper execution, reconciliation of variances and timely resolution

Prepare journal entries and complete balance sheet account reconciliations related to inventory, accruals, and manufacturing costs

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

Assist with budgeting and forecasting direct costs and manufacturing period expenses

Analyze trends and provide insights to support financial planning and resource allocation decisions

Act as a financial business partner to operations and supply chain teams, identifying cost drivers and opportunities for efficiency gains

Prepare and present recurring operational and cost performance reports for management review

Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing data-driven insights and post-implementation financial analysis

Assist with audits related to inventory, costing, and operational controls

Serve as backup support for bi-weekly payroll processing, including preparation of related journal entries and reconciliations

Train and support staff on cost-related processes, systems, and reporting as needed

Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned

Qualification

Cost AccountingFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecastingMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field

2+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with databases preferred

Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required

Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is a plus

Preferred

CPA or MBA not required but is a plus

Benefits

401k with employee match

Robust health care options

Paid time off

Professional development

Casual dress code

Free snacks

Quarterly events

Access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare