Sr. Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for oversight ofthe consolidation, reporting (including report development),analysisand 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.Key Responsibilities: Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget), identifying financial trends and preparing management and BOD (board of directors) reportsCollaborate with support function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunitiesContribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issuesPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysisEnsure accuracy of consolidated and entity level general ledger accounts by performing account reconciliations and/or analysisMaintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reportingIdentify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and team capacity with the assistance of AI toolsSupport the external reporting team and internal/external auditors related to quarterly filing and annual auditSupport the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environmentCapabilities: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsCreate visualization tools that allow stakeholders to analyze and interpret large financial data setsMulti-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlinesDevelop strong cross-functional partnershipsInteract confidently and lead business discussions with peers, business partners and senior leadershipRequirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited universityMinimum 3 years' experience in an analyst or accounting roleIntermediate understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Basic understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Standards (SOX)Experience with Oracle or similar ERPAdvanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint