Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of an organization's financial records and compliance with regulatory standards. This position involves conducting thorough audits of financial statements, internal controls, and accounting systems to identify risks and recommend improvements. The auditor will collaborate with various departments to assess operational efficiency and adherence to accounting principles. By providing detailed reports and actionable insights, the Financial Analyst supports informed decision-making and strengthens financial governance and decision making. Ultimately, this role safeguards the organization's financial health and promotes transparency and accountability.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years proven experience in financial auditing or internal auditing roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in using accounting systems, and audit management software.
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups); Power BI is a plus
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency summarizing complex data for management review.
- Excellent communication skills – able to present complex data simply to non-finance stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
- Experience with fund accounting and case management systems.
- Familiarity with operational audits in diverse organizational settings.
- Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools related to auditing.
- Experience working within regulatory compliance frameworks GAAP.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to support business decisions
- Own budgeting, forecasting, performance and dashboard analysis
- Partner with departments to drive profitability and efficiency
- Conduct ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operational processes to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
- Manage case documentation and audit findings systematically to ensure clear communication and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Communicate with outside entities to obtain required additional information for audit purposes.
Skills:
The required skills such as internal controls, general ledger management, financial analysis and audit techniques are applied daily to examine and verify financial data accuracy and compliance. Proficiency in accounting principles and fund accounting ensures that the auditor can interpret complex financial information and assess organizational financial health effectively. Case management skills facilitate the organized tracking of audit processes and findings, enabling efficient resolution and reporting. Knowledge of internal audit and operational audits supports the identification of process inefficiencies and risk mitigation strategies. Additionally, expertise in accounting systems allows the auditor to leverage technology for streamlined audit workflows and enhanced data analysis.
WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE AND COMPETITIVE PAY. (Pay is DOE)
- 401K
- LIFE INSURANCE
- MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE
- PTO - VACATION, SICK PAY
- HOLIDAY, BONUSES AND MORE!
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