Financial Analyst

Job Overview

The Financial Analyst – Accounting & Finance is an onsite 4 days a week with the option of 1 remote day, accounting and finance position responsible for analyzing financial information across departments and providing meaningful insights to support business decisions. This position combines financial analysis, accounting support, cost analysis, financial reporting, process improvement, compliance, and financial systems oversight.

The Financial Analyst will work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other departments to identify financial trends, reconcile accounts, improve processes, support technology implementations, and ensure accurate and timely financial information. The position will also assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, sales tax compliance, fixed assets, audits, and financial system improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data across departments including but not limited to revenue, expenses, labor, supply, project, and operating costs. Provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and projections to support business decisions.
• Prepare and analyze cost analysis and reconciliation reports and identify significant variances.
• Translate financial data into clear and useful information for management. Analyze financial processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and identify trends, risks, cost-saving opportunities, and opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards for management.
• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning preparation, rollout, and on-going management.
• Partner with department leaders to understand financial performance and business needs and assist management with special financial projects and business analysis.
• Evaluate the financial impact of proposed projects, purchases, processes, and business decisions.
• Conduct what-if scenario analysis to support planning and decision-making.
• Support projects for continuous improvement including the evaluation and implementation of AP automation.
• Recommend improvements to financial reporting, processes, and controls.
• Provide analytical support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Review account activity and assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with sales tax analysis and compliance reporting.
• Prepare financial information and analysis for internal and external audits.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifiacations

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in accounting, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and develop solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred

• Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), Economics, or related fields.
• Coursework or experience in financial modeling, corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, data analytics, or FP&A.
• Professional certifications such as FCPA and CMA, CPA, CFA, and CFM.
• Experience with ERP, M&A, and accounting systems.
• Experience with data manipulations, sensitivity analysis, variance analysis, and M&A integration.
• Experience implementing or supporting financial software or automation.
• Experience with sales tax compliance or tax software.
• Experience assisting with financial or regulatory audits.
• Experience developing financial models, forecasts, and cost analyses.
• Experience in a corporate or multi-department environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Accounting principles and practices
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cost analysis and reconciliation
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Financial systems and process automation
• Sales tax compliance
• Fixed asset accounting
• Audit preparation
• Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Data analysis and problem solving
• Process improvement
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial personnel

Work Environment

This position is primarily an office-based role and may involve working with multiple departments and systems. The position may require occasional extended hours during month-end, year-end, audits, system implementations, tax filing periods, or other critical financial deadlines.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• 10 paid Holidays along with up to 80 hours PTO

*RIM Alliance is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.*

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

* accounting, corporate finance, financial analysis: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person