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Find Finance Associate opportunities that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Browse vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions focused on financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business decision support. Finance Associates help organizations understand performance, manage resources, and plan for growth.

What Does a Finance Associate Do?

Finance Associate responsibilities vary by employer and team. Common work includes analyzing financial results, preparing reports and presentations, supporting budgets and forecasts, reviewing expenses, and helping maintain financial models. Associates may collaborate with accounting, operations, strategy, and leadership teams to provide accurate insights and support informed decisions.

Common Finance Associate Skills

Employers often seek strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment. Experience with spreadsheets, financial modeling, accounting principles, and reporting tools can be valuable. Depending on the role, employers may also look for familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, valuation, or enterprise finance systems.

Finance Associate Career Paths

A Finance Associate role can build experience for advancement into positions such as Senior Finance Associate, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, or Corporate Finance Manager. Career paths depend on an individual’s strengths, industry, and responsibilities, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as FP&A, corporate finance, investment analysis, or financial operations.

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Search Finance Associate jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and location, then find roles aligned with your background and next career move.

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$120K - $140K *

Oversee audit engagements and manage employee benefit plan audits, ensuring compliance and quality. Build strong client relationships while leading and developing audit teams in a dynamic, collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $162K *

Unlock potential by overseeing financial operations, driving compliance, and coordinating audits. Lead a team while managing budgeting and accounting processes essential for effective municipal financ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Engage with clients to deliver comprehensive corporate tax services, including compliance, planning, and research. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality tax advice and eff...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver tax compliance and advisory services, managing client relationships and guiding multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality service for diverse corporate client...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead financial due diligence engagements for mergers and acquisitions, managing client relationships and supervising associates. Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide advisory services...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering insightful financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Lead engagements, analyze financial data, and build strong client relationships while enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $96K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in commercial real estate. Leverage your analytical skills to influence strategic decisions, collaborate with senior leadership, and optimize performanc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $96K *

Unlock potential by driving financial excellence through advanced modeling and strategic analysis. Collaborate with senior leadership to influence key business decisions and optimize performance acros...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $96K *

Drive financial excellence by developing advanced models and reports, collaborating with teams, and influencing strategic decisions to enhance operational efficiency and client solutions across a glob...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing month-end close processes, managing Accounts Payable, and ensuring compliance while enhancing internal controls and operational efficiency...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $102K *

Shape financial integrity by overseeing internal audits, analyzing agency operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with teams to prepare comprehensive financial repor...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Optimize inventory management by analyzing data, balancing stock levels, and coordinating transfers across multiple locations to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency in a dynamic ca...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize inventory across multiple locations, ensuring timely product availability and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven decisions and collaboration with cross...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Drive growth by building relationships and developing new business opportunities across the Bay Area. Leverage your network and consultative skills to connect with influential leaders and create lasti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Drive growth by building relationships and hunting for new business opportunities across the Bay Area. Leverage your network to connect with decision-makers and develop referral partnerships, while ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $175K *

Drive impactful financial analyses and investigations, supporting complex disputes through rigorous accounting practices and expert testimony preparation. Collaborate with teams to deliver clear, docu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $175K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on forensic accounting and financial investigations. Collaborate on complex disputes, applying rigorous analysis and clear documentation to suppor...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $175K *

Explore complex financial disputes and investigations, applying forensic accounting and analytical skills to support expert opinions in litigation. Collaborate with professionals to deliver rigorous a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead financial reporting initiatives, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a fast-paced startup environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency while managing key accounting funct...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Shape tax compliance and reporting initiatives while collaborating with the Tax team. Contribute to audits, policy development, and process improvements, gaining comprehensive experience across variou...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Deliver insightful financial analyses and reporting to enhance decision-making across departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and performance metrics while fostering collaboration with ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $110K *

Lead financial strategy and planning for a multi-country program, ensuring effective budget management and decision support. Collaborate across teams to optimize funding and operational models, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial reporting by leading consolidation processes, ensuring accuracy, and innovating systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting efficiency and support audits while adapting to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$78K - $105K *

Execute efficient month-end closings and financial reporting. Focus on fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and compliant accounting practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate accounting process...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$78K - $105K *

Take ownership of financial accuracy by managing the month-end close, ensuring compliance in fixed assets, and streamlining accounting processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Finance Associate do?question toggle

    A Finance Associate supports financial planning and analysis through tasks such as reviewing financial data, preparing reports, assisting with budgets and forecasts, and building or updating financial models. Specific duties vary by employer and team.

  • What qualifications are common for Finance Associate jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value a degree or relevant experience in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Analytical ability, spreadsheet skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are also frequently important.

  • What skills are useful for a Finance Associate?question toggle

    Useful skills can include financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, accounting knowledge, spreadsheet proficiency, and presenting findings to stakeholders. The exact mix depends on the position.

  • What career paths can follow a Finance Associate role?question toggle

    With experience, Finance Associates may pursue roles such as Senior Finance Associate, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, or Corporate Finance Manager, or specialize in areas such as FP&A, investment analysis, or financial operations.

  • Where can I find Finance Associate jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search its Finance Associate listings and review each posting for salary information, responsibilities, qualifications, and location.