Job OverviewHarbinger Motors is looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst - Manufacturing with a strong accounting background in cost accounting and operational finance. This role will be responsible for labor modeling, overhead absorption, standard cost variance analysis, inventory valuation, and month-end close support for our manufacturing operations. This role requires advanced analytical skills, extensive experience in manufacturing cost accounting, a thorough understanding of GAAP, and the ability to influence financial decision-making across factory operations.
What You'll Do:- Labor Modeling & Efficiency Tracking - Build and maintain labor models to track workforce efficiency across manufacturing lines; identify trends and surface insights to operations leadership.
- Overhead Absorption - Calculate and monitor overhead absorption rates; investigate and explain over/under-absorption variances on a monthly basis.
- Standard Cost Variance Analysis - Perform detailed purchase price, usage, and efficiency variance analysis; collaborate with operations to understand root causes and drive cost improvements.
- Inventory Valuation, Roll-Forward & Accruals - Maintain accurate inventory valuation and prepare monthly roll-forwards and accruals across all inventory categories:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Accounts Payable, Operations, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure accurate recording of manufacturing costs and transactions.
- Audit & Process Improvement - Assist with financial audits and recommend procedural improvements to ensure manufacturing accounting conforms to GAAP.
- Special Projects - Assist with various special projects as required by the Accounting & Finance leadership team.
Who You Are:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
- CPA/CPA Eligibility preferred, but not required.
- Proven experience in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
- NetSuite experience preferred.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Hands-on experience with inventory roll-forwards across RM, WIP, FG, and In-Transit categories.
- Familiarity with scrap tracking, MRB processes, or factory reporting a strong plus.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
Key Benefits & Perks:- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range
$90,000-$120,000 USD
