Financial Analyst Senior

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Financial Analyst Senior, you will be responsible for solving complex business problems while performing forecasting, planning, and financial modeling related to operating expenses. This role mentors team members to execute more complex financial processes and analysis, utilizing financial principles. Ensuring all activities are completed within regulatory and compliance guidelines.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

* Leads team or process in delivery of financial forecasts/plans for a business area or function; guides team members and oversees implementation of forecasting/planning process and model improvement initiatives and business solutions.

* Prepares and guides team on complex financial reports and analysis or cost benefit analysis to support and provides insight for internal and external management decision-making.

* Interpret complex financial information and make recommendations to business leaders. Implements solutions to key financial and operational opportunities.

* Contributes to achievement of business goals and objectives by delivering value-added business decision support to customers and business partners across the organization.

* Leads product assignments, product pricing, product profitability and ad-hoc analysis.

* Acts as a valued business partner by providing informed, proactive analysis and business insights to enable effective decision-making and efficient resource utilization.

* Interacts with senior management and company leadership, guides team and promotes innovation and productivity to support USAA's mission and operating state.

* Acquires and applies advanced knowledge of the business, its products and processes and serves as a resource to team members on escalated issues.

* Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics; OR a related field 4 additional years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

* 6 years' experience conducting complex financial/accounting analysis and providing actionable insights to various stakeholders OR Advanced degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, progress towards a CPA or CFA designation and, 4 years of financial / accounting analysis or related work experience.

* Experience using financial/accounting technologies.

* Experience communicating key financial/accounting concepts.

* Finance/accounting experience in a financial services environment.

* Experience using Microsoft Office Excel for significant financial data analysis.

* Experience in the application and adherence to financial regulations and compliance.

* Experience producing financial reports and providing recommendations based on data.

* Working knowledge of GAAP.

What sets you apart:

* US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

* Expertise related to forecasting and analysis for personnel and benefit expenses.

* Experience effectively communicating with business partners to achieve desired results while influencing decisions and outcomes for the financial forecast process.

* Prior experience with payroll…