Mindlance
Location: North Chicago, IL – 3 days in the office (currently Monday–Wednesday; to change to Tuesday–Thursday in 2026 with a 4‑day close during the closing week).
Contract: 3‑month temporary role with the possibility of transition to a permanent position after a probationary period and approval of an FTE headcount. Duration may extend to 6 months depending on business needs.
Required Skills
Manufacturing Accounting Experience (absorption and operating variances) Cost Accounting experience Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance Ability to meet tight deadlines Multi‑tasking The Senior Analyst, Finance is responsible for financial accounting, cost allocation, collection of data, and preparation of reports that maintain
cost accounting systems
for supported businesses. Key Responsibilities
Lead and review month‑end processes for supported businesses, including inventory reconciliation, manufacturing variance analytics, and general ledger account reconciliation. Lead plant reviews, analyze business growth/performance, and assess variances of actuals vs. plan. Support Plan and Update (Flash/LBE) preparation, review variances from Plan/Update/LBE, and provide mid‑month actual trends against LBE to plant management. Assist the Operations team in identifying cost‑reduction opportunities and operational improvements; contribute to the annual budget process, periodic forecasting, and performance analysis. Prepare, coordinate, and develop standards for assigned business units or product families, ensuring timely communication of information. Maintain internal controls and account reconciliations to ensure proper asset valuation and safeguards. Prepare and analyze journal entries as needed during the month‑end close process. Provide ad‑hoc analysis to support complex decision‑making. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum 4 years of related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in MS Excel and SAP. Working knowledge of the Corporate Financial Manual (CFM) and ability to apply appropriate policies. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required timelines. Familiarity with standard cost variance analysis preferred.
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Manufacturing Accounting Experience (absorption and operating variances) Cost Accounting experience Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance Ability to meet tight deadlines Multi‑tasking The Senior Analyst, Finance is responsible for financial accounting, cost allocation, collection of data, and preparation of reports that maintain
cost accounting systems
for supported businesses. Key Responsibilities
Lead and review month‑end processes for supported businesses, including inventory reconciliation, manufacturing variance analytics, and general ledger account reconciliation. Lead plant reviews, analyze business growth/performance, and assess variances of actuals vs. plan. Support Plan and Update (Flash/LBE) preparation, review variances from Plan/Update/LBE, and provide mid‑month actual trends against LBE to plant management. Assist the Operations team in identifying cost‑reduction opportunities and operational improvements; contribute to the annual budget process, periodic forecasting, and performance analysis. Prepare, coordinate, and develop standards for assigned business units or product families, ensuring timely communication of information. Maintain internal controls and account reconciliations to ensure proper asset valuation and safeguards. Prepare and analyze journal entries as needed during the month‑end close process. Provide ad‑hoc analysis to support complex decision‑making. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum 4 years of related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in MS Excel and SAP. Working knowledge of the Corporate Financial Manual (CFM) and ability to apply appropriate policies. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required timelines. Familiarity with standard cost variance analysis preferred.
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