Senior Financial Analyst

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Goulston & Storrs is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be responsible for major aspects of financial modeling and analysis relating to the key metrics in a professional services environment. The Senior Financial Analyst should understand general accounting and the transactions that impact key financial issues, possess strong analytical skills, the ability to explain complex data concisely, and the areas of concern and actions required to meet financial commitments and improve on processes. Integral to this role is an expert understanding of Microsoft Excel, Aderant financial database and report-writer tools and their application to produce accurate, timely, and relevant information for decision-making. The Senior Financial Analyst will be visible within the firm, requiring interactions with attorneys, senior managers, and staff. An assertive mindset combined with an ability to work autonomously is essential to this role.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Responsibilities:

In-depth analysis, reporting, and communication of the firm’s key metrics

Assist with compensation reporting and analysis

Develop standard financials and support requests for analysis, including insightful presentation to senior management

Assist with peer analytics and improvements to mapping of Peer software, and incorporate peer data with firm key metrics for additional insight

Expertise in report building and data governance of data warehouse to support complex reporting

Revenue modeling support during annual and quarterly process

Assist with development and transition of reports to SSRS and Anaplan

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA and/or MBA preferred

7 years of finance/accounting experience including financial modeling, forecasting and budgeting, general business analysis

Proven analytical skills; strong ability to work with large amounts of data

Self motivator, problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize work

Strong oral and written communication skills to senior management level

Expert Excel skills, knowledge/experience of Data Warehouse Environment and Financial Reporting Tools

Understanding of SQL Server commands and ability to access data tables for report writing a plus

Helpful:

Anaplan; Aderant Financial Software; SQL; SSRS; Professional Services Environment

This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.

Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

For more information: Please email pmorgan@goulstonstorrs.com

Company info

Goulston & Storrs PC
Website : http://www.goulstonstorrs.com