We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial & Cost Analyst to support a finance organization during a large-scale ERP system implementation, while maintaining ongoing operations in a legacy accounting environment. This role plays a critical part in inventory accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting throughout a multi-year system transition, with strong potential to convert to a permanent position.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire (approximately 90 days)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
• Work Location: 100% onsite
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, equivalent to $85K-$95K annually

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including inventory and overhead journal entries
• Perform inventory reconciliations, transaction reviews, and reserve analyses
• Maintain and analyze product costing models, standard costs, and variance reporting
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to analyze cost drivers and improve processes
• Ensure accuracy and consistency during parallel operation of two ERP systems
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, and inventory-related reporting requirements
• Develop financial and operational reports and provide analytical insights to leadership
• Act as a finance subject matter expert during ERP design, testing, data validation, and system cutover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-10+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis
• Strong background in inventory and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
• ERP experience required (modern ERP systems strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, lookups; macros a plus)
• Experience working in dual-system or implementation environments
• Ability to manage detailed accounting work in a fast-paced, project-driven setting

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or regulated industry environment
• Prior ERP implementation or finance transformation projects
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with operations and IT teams

Why This Role

• Long-term growth potential with conversion opportunity
• Exposure to enterprise-level ERP implementation
• Hands-on, high-impact role supporting finance leadership
• Stable, onsite work environment with complex and engaging responsibilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.