Sr. Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for oversight of the consolidation, reporting (including report development), analysis and forecasting activities. This position will gain exposure to various areas in the business and levels of management as you maintain/develop reporting for the senior leadership team and SG&A stakeholders to monitor performance trends against defined KPI’s that drive strategic decisions. In addition, you will have general ledger responsibilities during the monthly closing process.

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and self-starter that displays the characteristics of an emerging leader and business partner.

• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget), identifying financial trends and preparing management and BOD (board of directors) reports
• Collaborate with support function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issues
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Ensure accuracy of consolidated and entity level general ledger accounts by performing account reconciliations and/or analysis
• Maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and team capacity with the assistance of AI tools
• Support the external reporting team and internal/external auditors related to quarterly filing and annual audit
• Support the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environment

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Create visualization tools that allow stakeholders to analyze and interpret large financial data sets
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships
• Interact confidently and lead business discussions with peers, business partners and senior leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an analyst or accounting role
• Intermediate understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Basic understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Standards (SOX)
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Power Point