Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, especially in multi-entity reporting.
Ability to translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
Strong process mindset with a history of improving controls and workflows.
CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification.
Experience with various ERP systems in multi-entity environments.
Familiarity with close or project management tools like FloQast.
Responsibilities
Assist in financial reporting and review for operating divisions.
Prepare consolidated summary financial statements for management and board reporting.
Perform daily cash reconciliations to maintain liquidity visibility.
Calculate and post monthly and quarterly commissions, coordinating with payroll.
Prepare and analyze division cash forecasts for planning purposes.
Strengthen internal controls through disciplined cash processes.
Lead expense trend reporting and deliver concise variance analysis.
Drive process improvements and automation in reporting workflows.
Serve as point person for close management software implementation.
Research and recommend accounting treatment for complex matters.
Document conclusions for consistent application across entities.
Lead finance projects related to close acceleration and reporting automation.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve data integrity.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a multi-entity organization.
Engagement in high-impact analytics and financial reporting.
Potential for professional growth and CPA certification support.
Involvement in process improvements and automation initiatives.
Collaboration with various departments to enhance reporting consistency.
Full Job Description
PURPOSE:
The Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst manages key processes related to financial reporting, cash visibility and forecasting, and high-impact analytics that explain performance and variance drivers across a multi-entity organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in financial reporting and review for operating divisions.
Prepare consolidated summary financial statements including cash flow statements for all Entities for management and board reporting monthly.
Perform and/or oversee daily cash reconciliations to maintain liquidity visibility and strong cash control.
Calculate monthly and quarter commissions and post appropriate accrual. Work with payroll manager for payment of commissions monthly.
Prepare, maintain, and analyze select division cash forecasts to support short- and long-term planning.
Strengthen and maintain internal controls through disciplined cash processes and oversight.
Lead recurring expense trend reporting by entity, department, and function; proactively surface what is changing and why.
Deliver concise variance analysis (month-over-month, year-over-year, and budget vs. actual), quantifying key drivers such as timing, volume, price, mix, accruals, and reclasses.
Build repeatable variance packages that increase clarity, shorten the close-to-report cycle, and improve decision usefulness for leadership.
Drive process improvements and automation across month-end close, reporting, and analytics workflows.
Serve as the point person for close management software implementation and ongoing optimization to improve efficiency and internal controls.
Research and recommend accounting treatment for technical or complex matters (e.g., goodwill, revenue recognition, expense allocation and segment reporting considerations).
Document conclusions and support consistent application across entities and reporting periods.
Lead finance projects end-to-end (scope, timeline, stakeholders, testing, rollout), particularly those tied to close acceleration, reporting automation, and process redesign.
Coordinate cross-functionally with operations, IT, purchasing, and budget owners to improve data integrity and reporting consistency.
PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience, including multi-entity reporting and month-end close.
Demonstrated ability to translate results into clear, quantified variance drivers and actionable insights for leadership.
Strong process mindset with a track record of improving controls, standardizing workflows, and increasing close/reporting efficiency.
CPA preferred, or actively pursuing / on track for CPA certification. • Exposure to private equity reporting expectations (monthly reporting packages, KPIs, EBITDA adjustments, etc.).
Exposure to various ERP systems, including multi-entity or acquired/divisional environments; comfort partnering across teams to improve data quality and reporting workflows.
Experience with close or project management tools (e.g., FloQast) or similar enablement tools.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Candidate must reside in the Greater Birmingham Metro area.
