Operational Finance Analyst

About the role

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Join a team where people truly believe in what they're doing.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory valuation accuracy and reconciliation across facilities and 3PL warehouse partners.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over inventory operations, including cycle count governance, scheduling, and exception resolution.
• Analyze internal control exceptions to identify root cause, quantify impact, and support timely remediation.
• Monitor and reconcile cold storage activity — receiving, inventory adjustments, and credits — across 3PL partners.
• Support insurance reporting obligations related to inventory, including coordinating data and documentation for claims and coverage reviews.
• Perform Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) analysis to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
• Support setup and testing EDI transaction sets (e.g., 856 ASN, 940, 944, 945) in coordination with IT and 3PL partners.
• Analyze inventory trends and variances to identify risk, shrink, or process gaps.
• Prepare KPI reporting on inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, and 3PL transaction activity.
• Partner with 3PL/warehouse partners, IT, Finance, and 3rd party reconciliation platform representative to resolve discrepancies and improve reconciliation processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with company policies.
• Provide project support across Operational Finance initiatives as assigned, including EDI conversions, system enhancements, and process improvement projects.
• Present findings and recommendations on inventory accuracy and control performance to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, operations finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Experience with EDI transaction sets and/or warehouse management systems (3PL/WMS) is a strong plus.
• Experience with cycle count processes and inventory control principles preferred.
• Familiarity with Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) analysis and inventory-related insurance reporting is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial and operational data clearly.
• Experience in the food distribution, cold storage, or supply chain industry is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, and Life Insurance Plan.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Personal time off.
• Employee discounts.