CALE HANSEN
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Analytical manufacturing and operations finance professional with hands-on experience in job costing, labor and material variance analysis, MRP planning, inventory reconciliation, and general ledger support within an ERP-driven production environment. Proven ability to translate operational data into financial insights, support month-end close, and partner cross-functionally to improve cost control and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Accounting & Operations Analyst
Amana Furniture & Clock Shop
Amana, IA
06.2025 - Current
- Support full-cycle manufacturing accounting including job costing, labor tracking, and material allocation.
- Release and manage production jobs through MRP while assigning expected labor standards.
- Analyze completed job costs and provide leadership with insights into cost drivers and operational variances.
- Assist with month-end close including general ledger reconciliation and financial review.
- Support billing, collections, and payment processing to ensure AR accuracy.
- Perform inventory cycle counts across warehouse and retail environments and reconcile discrepancies.
- Assist with year-end inventory and financial close activities, including physical counts and ERP entry.
- Partner with craftsmen to order materials and maintain production readiness.
- Maintain ERP data integrity and operational reporting within DBA Manufacturing
- Support logistics and customer delivery coordination to ensure operational and service quality
Enrichment Tutor
Zach Johnson Foundation
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Plan and lead daily activity schedules to support program engagement and structure.
- Lead group activities while ensuring safety, participation, and positive behavior.
- Adapt programming to meet the needs of diverse students and maintain an inclusive environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy HIgh School
Cedar Rapids05-2022
Skills
- Manufacturing Cost Accounting
- Standard Costing & Variance Analysis
- MRP & Production Planning
- WIP & Inventory Accounting
- Job Costing
- Month-End Close & GL Reconciliation
- Data Analysis
- ERP Systems & Data Integrity
- Microsoft Excel
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Eagle Scout
- Troop 766
- Cedar Rapids
- Venture Crew President
Timeline
Manufacturing Accounting & Operations Analyst
Amana Furniture & Clock Shop
06.2025 - Current
Enrichment Tutor
Zach Johnson Foundation
01.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy HIgh School