Finance Operations Senior Analyst

Job Summary

The Finance Operations – Senior Analyst supports the execution of month end close by completing journal entries, updating monthly financial packages and providing commentary on variances. This role partners with Strategic Finance Advisors and Forecast Operations to deliver accurate and timely financial outputs by completing rolling forecasts, and updating and publishing KPI reporting providing commentary on variances. The Senior Analyst identifies opportunities to improve reporting quality and data reliability by maintaining reporting dashboards and addressing IT tickets related to new accounts. The Finance Operations - Senior Analyst provides operational consistency by partnering with Strategic Finance Advisors and business partners on special projects and ad hoc requests. 

Candidates must be local to the Atlanta, GA area. This position follows a hybrid schedule and requires regular onsite presence in Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Partner with the Sales Team Leaders and provide pertinent data and analysis to establish Operational and Financial goal alignment and drive toward results
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the groups you support and communicate overall performance of the company to influence actions
• Coordinate the monthly rolling forecast, and annual target process for Sales groups
• Respond timely and thoughtfully to adhoc financial requests and perform necessary financial analysis
• Improve processes impacting your group (financial and non-financial) utilizing Better Smarter Faster (BSF) tools, and participate in Finance and business partner process events
• Coordinate the completion of various Acuity consolidated reports (e.g. capital and headcount)
• Evaluate compliance with US GAAP and Finance / Accounting Policies
• Review group specific monthly expenses and coordinate with accounting or process the necessary journal entries to ensure accurate results
• Perform occasional maintenance of system structure to enable accurate reporting

What we are looking for in you

• Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project and able to manage multiple requests at a time.
• Collaboration: Works well with a range of people from across the business.
• Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, Microsoft).
• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to drive analysis and projects to completion with limited supervision. 
• Pace: Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage data accuracy and completeness
• Effective written and verbal communication
• High proficiency with Excel and familiarity with reporting tools (ex: Power BI, ERP platforms)
• Understanding of financial close and planning cycles
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting or financial analysis experience
• Conceptual understanding of US GAAP

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MBA or CPA a plus

Travel Requirements

10-25% Domestic and International Travel