You’ll need
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
Qualifications
✓Great analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
✓Exceptional problem-solving abilities and organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail
✓Excellent communication skills along with creative thinking about solutions with others (be able to effectively communicate with all levels throughout the department and company)
✓Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
✓Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
✓Motivated and able to interact with people of all levels
✓Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
✓Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
✓5+ years of related accounting experience
✓Proficient excel skills (various formula functions, vlook-ups, pivot table, etc.)
✓Seeking motivated, process improvement-driven candidates
Excellent computer skills; experience with Sage a plus preferred
Advanced accounting experience preferred (variance analysis & interacting with auditors)
Preference for experience working with multiple types of financial systems: including Sage, Microsoft Teams, Workday, Looker, and Meditech preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k)Paid time offRetirement plan
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About the role
Lead financial analysis and modeling to evaluate potential business expansion opportunities to support executive decision-making.
What you’ll do
Lead financial analysis andLead financial analysis and modeling to evaluate potential business expansion opportunities to support executive decision-making
Identify business opportunities andIdentify business opportunities and develop actionable strategies and business cases to capitalize on them, partnering with senior leadership on prioritization
Perform in-depth monthly variancePerform in-depth monthly variance analysis, translating financial results into clear insights and actionable recommendations for senior leadership
Ensure compliance with internalEnsure compliance with internal controls and support external audit requests related to financial planning and reporting
Manage the annual budgetingManage the annual budgeting and quarterly variance analysis processes, partnering with department leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals