What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at GAC 2022?
General Purpose & Essential Duties:
The Senior Financial Analyst will coordinate and participate in the design, testing, implementation, and review of complex manual and automated financial and accounting systems and processes.
- Robust modeling and reporting to facilitate executive-level decision making.
- Support operational business leaders through analysis of key performance indicators and trends.
- Liaise across various business units and promote organizational success.
- Review financial statements and analyze sales revenues, costs, expenses, and tax rates for all business units of growth oriented company.
- Develop detailed analysis to identify trends and develop forecasts.
- Consolidate and analyze monthly results and budgets.
- Prepares and delivers comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to executive leadership, committees, and other stakeholders.
- Reviews complex financial accounting work processes, systems, and procedures for efficient workflow and conformity with accounting principles.
- Reviews the internal controls and security of all automated accounting applications to ensure conformity with auditing standards.
- Gathers and compiles information on processes, organizational structure, computer technology, policies, and procedures.
- Analyzes and reviews proposals for any system related to financial accounting methods, policies, and procedures; recommends improvements.
- Analyzes system design alternatives and identifies potential improvements to existing systems and processes.
- Collaborates with appropriate staff to gather input and feedback concerning system needs.
- Resolves issues and problems related to system platforms.
- Maintains or assists with maintenance of accounting information systems.
- Manages and/or facilitates the procurement, development, and implementation of qualified systems.
- Prepares and delivers comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to executive leadership, committees, and other stakeholders.
- Prepares or oversees preparation of specifications and technical documentation such as user manuals for new and revised computerized accounting systems.
Required Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards.
- Thorough understanding of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in computer and database development.
- Thorough understanding of project management.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent working experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Five years of professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or computer programmer analyst OR valid Certified Public Accountant certificate with at least three years of professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or computer programmer analyst.
