Financial Analyst

Location: Whitehall, MI (Onsite)

Compensation: $75K–$85K base ** Salary determined based on experience, education, and qualifications

Duration: Full-time

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

Summary

This role supports the Research & Development Operations team and is ideal for a high-energy Financial Analyst who thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position will focus on project and manufacturing accounting, month-end close, and data-driven financial analysis. You’ll work closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to support operational performance, drive financial accuracy, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational results across both project and manufacturing accounting systems.
• Own accounting system usage, data integrity, and administrative control.
• Manage month-end close including invoicing, labor reporting, reconciliations, and coordination of entries with other sites.
• Oversee inventory and maintain standard costing updates.
• Support capital appropriations and fixed asset accounting.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Partner with operations to identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• Complete quarterly and annual corporate tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements.

Qualifications

Basic:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of financial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).

Preferred:

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros a plus).
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and database queries (Oracle, Hyperion, or similar).
• Proven experience in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.