Finance Analyst - On-Site in Rockford, Illinois at KADON PRECISION MACHINING, LLC

The Finance Analyst plays a critical role in driving financial performance and delivering actionable insights at Kadon Precision & Aerospace Inc. This fully on-site position is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounting cycle, ensuring accuracy at the transactional level while producing timely financial reports, managing cash flow, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

Partnering closely with leadership, this role extends beyond traditional accounting by enhancing financial transparency, improving processes, and contributing to the company’s growth strategy. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical rigor with a forward-looking mindset, leveraging financial data to generate meaningful insights that inform business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly and monitor daily cash activity.
• Oversee inventory accounting and process improvements
• Support job costing systems, ensuring accurate cost capture from estimate through completion
• Execute the monthly close process, with a target of 10 business days or fewer
• Perform and review monthly general ledger reconciliations in alignment with the Company’s close procedures
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package, including variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and KPI reporting for leadership
• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules and depreciation tracking
• Support the annual audit and tax preparation process, coordinating with external advisors under CFO guidance
• Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast, updated weekly, to support proactive financial planning
• Support the Company’s SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process to align inventory with production and customer demand

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of progressive experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, and job costing
• Demonstrated ability with process improvement, data analysis and problem solving
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (experience with mid-market manufacturing ERP strongly preferred) and Microsoft Excel or similar database software
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
• Comfortable operating in a lean environment with minimal administrative support

What We Offer

• Competitive, experience-driven compensation that reflects your expertise
• A stable, growing organization where finance and data analysis plays a key role in driving business strategy
• A role where you can make a meaningful impact by improving processes, strengthening controls, and enhancing financial reporting
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more

Why Join Kadon Now?

Kadon Precision & Aerospace is at an exciting point in its growth, making this a unique opportunity to step into a role where you can truly make an impact. As we continue to scale, the Finance Analyst will play a key role in shaping financial processes, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.

This is more than a traditional accounting role—it’s an opportunity to build, influence, and help drive the financial direction of a growing manufacturing organization.