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Title: Sr. Financial Analyst
Location: Oakland, CA (100% Remote)
Duration: 9 Month Contract (Can Be Extended)
Note: Please see below. Look at the Must Haves. I sent one person and the manger got back to us. He is requesting that this person have a current CPA and must be able to provide proof.
Must Have
- 7+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting and budgeting in a large complex organization, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required.
- CPA certification required and must be able to show proof
Position Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in driving both strategic financial planning and maintaining the accuracy of our ITS budgeting and accounting processes. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial accounting, and budget management.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with department heads to create and analyze budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to assist senior management in making informed business decisions.
- Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts, addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Support audit activities by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Budget Management:
- Work closely with department heads to develop, monitor, and analyze operating budgets.
- Implement best practices to enhance the effectiveness of budgetary processes.
- Optimize the recharge process, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of expenses and revenues across departments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline and enhance the efficiency of the recharge process.
Key success factors in a candidate
- Self-starter
- Deep expertise in budget and accounting practices
- Proactive with a ‘can-do’ problem-solving attitude; effective navigation in ambiguity
- Ability to understand organizational dynamics and adapt
- Audience-specific communication/artifacts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required.
- CPA certification preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting and budgeting in a large complex organization, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets, building yearly operating budgets, and conducting financial analysis.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred – experience in state or higher education.
- Familiarity with Hyperion or Oracle EPBCS is a big plus.
