Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Onsite)

Duration: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Compensation: $80,000 – $105,000 * Salary is determined based on experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Requirements: U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Summary

We’re seeking a motivated and high-energy Financial Analyst for our direct client in the manufacturing industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow within a global manufacturing organization. You’ll work closely with the Plant Controller and finance leadership, supporting core financial operations, cost accounting, and month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of GAAP principles, solid analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to cost and manufacturing accounting, with a clear career path for advancement within finance or plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Analyze financial and operational results within project and manufacturing accounting systems.
• Partner with Shared Services to review and analyze balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with invoicing, scrap tracking, and re-aging of accounts receivable under Controller guidance.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. SOX 404 internal control requirements.
• Extract, analyze, and develop reports to support decision-making.
• Participate in capital appropriation and fixed asset support activities.
• Assist with cost accounting and standard cost updates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes and identify efficiency opportunities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 2–4 years of related experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and team orientation.

Preferred:

• Experience with standard cost systems and ERP tools such as Oracle, Hyperion, QAD, or Visual Software.
• Prior exposure to aerospace or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally.
• Self-motivated with a “ownership mindset” and eagerness to learn and grow.

EEO Statement

Summa Staffing Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.