Operational Finance Analyst

Job Title

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support inventory valuation accuracy and reconciliation across facilities and 3PL warehouse partners.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over inventory operations, including cycle count governance, scheduling, and exception resolution.
• Analyze internal control exceptions to identify root cause, quantify impact, and support timely remediation.
• Monitor and reconcile cold storage activity — receiving, inventory adjustments, and credits — across 3PL partners.
• Support insurance reporting obligations related to inventory, including coordinating data and documentation for claims and coverage reviews.
• Perform Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) analysis to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
• Support setup and testing EDI transaction sets (e.g., 856 ASN, 940, 944, 945) in coordination with IT and 3PL partners.
• Analyze inventory trends and variances to identify risk, shrink, or process gaps.
• Prepare KPI reporting on inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, and 3PL transaction activity.
• Partner with 3PL/warehouse partners, IT, Finance, and 3rd party reconciliation platform representative to resolve discrepancies and improve reconciliation processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with company policies.
• Provide project support across Operational Finance initiatives as assigned, including EDI conversions, system enhancements, and process improvement projects.
• Present findings and recommendations on inventory accuracy and control performance to senior management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, operations finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Experience with EDI transaction sets and/or warehouse management systems (3PL/WMS) is a strong plus.
• Experience with cycle count processes and inventory control principles preferred.
• Familiarity with Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) analysis and inventory-related insurance reporting is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial and operational data clearly.
• Experience in the food distribution, cold storage, or supply chain industry is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, and Life Insurance Plan.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Personal time off.
• Employee discounts.

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.