Financial Analyst

Technology-forward, process-focused role for an early-career Financial Analyst at True Manufacturing Group in O’Fallon, MO (onsite). You will support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close while using technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting efficiency. The position also includes up to one remote workday per week based on business needs, along with in-person collaboration to support day-to-day priorities and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, as well as budgets and forecasts and management summaries.
• Support general ledger accounting and core accounting functions including fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Analyze financial and operational data to surface trends, variances, and key performance drivers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, reporting needs, and process improvements.
• Develop strong expertise in the ERP system to enhance forecasting capability and support future implementation and ongoing ERP enhancements.
• Support audit-related work, including documentation, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to building and improving financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Use technology, data tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, strengthen analysis, and reduce manual effort.
• Propose ideas for automation, standardization, and continuous improvement across accounting and finance processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and Assistant Controller.
• Maintain consistent on-site collaboration, including attendance at scheduled meetings and real-time coordination to support alignment and timely decision-making.
• Meet regularly with your manager in person to align on workload, priorities, performance, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve reporting and workflow efficiency.
• Ability to explore and apply AI tools responsibly to support analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Capability to identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve consistency.
• Comfort helping the finance team adopt technologies that improve productivity and business insights.
• Ability to validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Technology Stack

Microsoft Office, AI-enabled solutions