Senior Financial Analyst

Best Logistics Group

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or corporate finance.
  • Experience in Controller or Assistant Controller roles.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.
  • Analyze revenue, operating expenses, and key performance indicators across all business divisions.
  • Prepare financial forecasts and long-range financial models.
  • Perform variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
  • Identify trends and opportunities to enhance financial performance.
  • Support strategic planning initiatives and business expansion efforts.
  • Partner with operational leaders to improve decision-making based on financial performance.

Benefits

  • Reports directly to the CFO and closely collaborates with the Controller and business leaders.
  • Involvement in multiple strategic planning initiatives and acquisitions.
  • Opportunities to improve organizational efficiency through systems analysis and financial forecasting.
  • Utilization of advanced financial software like Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and McLeod Software.
Full Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Kernersville, NC (In-Office)
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary

This individual will serve as a strategic business partner across our seven operating divisions, providing financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis, as well as performing many accounting responsibilities related to month-end close, internal and external financial reporting, and financial controls.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping leadership make data-driven decisions that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

This position is based in our corporate office, will report directly to the CFO while working closely with the Controller and other business leaders.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.
  • Analyze revenue, operating expenses, profitability, margins, and key performance indicators across all seven business divisions.
  • Prepare financial forecasts and long-range financial models.
  • Perform variance analysis while providing actionable recommendations.
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that improve financial performance.
  • Support strategic planning initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and business expansion efforts.
  • Partner with operational leaders to evaluate financial performance and improve decision-making.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide meaningful operational insights.

Accounting Responsibilities
  • Assist the Controller and Asst. Controller in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies.
  • Strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce financial risk.
  • Assist with annual audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor financial integrity across all divisions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Support tax reporting and compliance requirements in coordination with external partners.
  • Maintain consistency in accounting practices across multiple operating companies.

Operational & Systems Analysis
  • Utilize Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to analyze financial data, improve reporting, and support accounting operations.
  • Partner with operational leaders utilizing McLeod Software (TMS) to evaluate transportation profitability, customer margins, fleet utilization, and operational performance.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline or automate financial reporting processes and improve data integrity between systems.
  • Develop ad hoc financial analyses to support executive decision-making.

Leadership & Team Management
  • Foster strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Safety, and Executive Leadership.


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or corporate finance.
  • Experience performing Controller or Assistant Controller responsibilities.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and financial modeling.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
  • Experience within the transportation, trucking, logistics, or supply chain industry.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
  • Experience with McLeod Software.
  • Experience with Paycom HRIS and Payroll.
  • Experience supporting multiple business entities or divisions.

Key Competencies
  • Strategic Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Design and implementation of internal controls

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