Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

NorthPoint Search Group

• $88K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or FP&A.
  • Ability to analyze financial results and explain variance drivers.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and core financial reporting principles.
  • Experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
  • Proficient in Excel with advanced functionalities.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting software; knowledge of Sage Intacct or Domo is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Transform monthly and quarterly financial results into actionable insights.
  • Analyze performance against budgets and forecasts, pinpointing significant variances.
  • Develop management reports and MD&A materials that integrate KPIs with financial results.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements and support schedules.
  • Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A to ensure accurate forecasting.
  • Clarify performance across income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
  • Support the forecasting and analysis of balance sheets and cash flows.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for problem-solving and process improvement.
  • Significant exposure to dynamic financial reporting activities.
  • Collaboration with both Accounting and FP&A teams.
  • Potential for professional growth in financial analysis and reporting.
Full Job Description
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Position Overview

Are you the person who looks at a variance and immediately wants to understand what caused it?

We're searching for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst who can go beyond producing reports and help explain the business story behind the numbers. This position sits at the intersection of Accounting and FP&A, turning completed financial results into useful analysis that supports forecasting, planning, and leadership decisions.

You'll have significant exposure to the monthly and quarterly reporting process, analyzing financial performance against expectations and developing reporting that makes complex information easier for business leaders to understand.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who also enjoys analysis, problem-solving, financial storytelling, and improving the way finance teams work.
What You'll Do
  • Turn monthly and quarterly financial results into clear reporting and actionable business insights.
  • Analyze actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying the underlying drivers of significant variances.
  • Develop management reporting and MD&A materials that combine financial performance with KPIs and forward-looking context.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and other recurring reporting.
  • Work with Accounting and FP&A to ensure financial actuals are accurately reflected in forecasts and planning activities.
  • Build clear explanations of performance across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
  • Support the development of stronger balance sheet and cash flow forecasting and analysis.
  • Monitor important financial and operating KPIs and communicate trends to stakeholders.
  • Support capital planning, CAPEX analysis, fixed-asset reporting, project schedules, and related rollforwards.
  • Prepare financial analysis and supporting materials for leadership discussions and presentations.
  • Work directly with business partners to investigate financial results and answer reporting-related questions.
  • Conduct accounting research when needed and contribute to technical accounting documentation.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis to help leadership evaluate business opportunities and financial decisions.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline recurring reporting through better processes, automation, and financial systems.
  • Help strengthen the connection between Accounting, FP&A, and business operations as the organization continues to grow.
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of progressive experience within financial reporting, accounting, FP&A, or a related finance function.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results and explain meaningful budget and forecast variances.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and core financial reporting concepts.
  • Experience participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
  • Ability to create management reporting or MD&A-style analysis that turns financial data into an understandable narrative.
  • Strong Excel capabilities, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS.
  • Experience working with ERP, business intelligence, or financial reporting platforms; exposure to Sage Intacct or Domo is beneficial.
  • Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
  • CPA designation is welcomed but not required.
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to different audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively with both Accounting and FP&A teams as well as non-finance business partners.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and taking ownership of deliverables.
  • Comfort working in an organization where priorities move quickly and reporting processes continue to evolve.

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