Financial Analyst III

Thatcher Company, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This role is critical in supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of our fleet and production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and a performance accountability mindset using dashboards and KPIs to influence the company leadership team. 

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis                                                                                                    

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial performance and trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts.
• Develop tools to assist with modeling product profitability, return on assets and transportation pricing and costs.
• Assist sales team with costing transportation for customer pricing

• Accounting Operations                                                                                                    

• Manage general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with audits and tax filings.

• Cost & Operational Analysis                                                                                                    
  • Work closely and partner with the V.P. of Transportation to:                                                                                                     

• Develop, implement, and track KPIs including cost-per-mile, load efficiency, on-time performance, and utilization.
• Evaluate profitability by route, customer, and vehicle.
• Monitor and control operating costs (fuel, maintenance, labor) while maximizing fleet productivity.
• Support pricing strategies and contract evaluations.

• Budgeting & Forecasting                                                                                                    

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions.

• Process Improvement                                                                                                    

• Develop a detailed understanding of the ERP interface with our logistics software platform
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.
• Participate in an ERP implementation and support Business Intelligence tools assessment
• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or supply chain.
• 5-7 years of experience in accounting, or financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or transportation industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. SAP, M3, Net Suite, or similar).