Participate in the development and maintenance of annual departmental budgets, recurring forecasts, and long-range plans.
Maintain detailed schedules for each department of specific types of budgeted expenses and add and remove as necessary per contract renewals and/or terminations of contracts.
Along with manager, meet with business owners to identify objectives and projects and associated costs.
Track spending on budgeted projects and capital expenditures on a project and task basis.
Support the preparation and distribution of quarterly financial results reports to key executives.
Continually evaluate risks and opportunities. Prepare financial impact analyses to evaluate new initiatives, programs, and capital investments.
Prepare financial summaries for various contracts and capital purchase requests. Comprehend and translate sometimes technical projects/agreements and prepare a concise, easily understandable summary for executive management.
Participate in discussions with business owners to understand the project. Assess if the agreement makes economic sense and explain the financial justifications and research/provide comparison pricing. Identify key risk factors and drivers that have a financial impact.
Identify and recommend contractual improvements and capital payment terms and implement same with business owners.
Support the monthly close process by reviewing actuals and ensuring all expenses are booked properly. Prepare the monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget).
Prepare the rolling cash forecast for business groups supported.
Prepare trending analyses and in-depth assessments of costs as requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or 2 to 3 years relevant work experience preferred
Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Candidate must be a self-starter and have excellent analytical, communication, and quantitative skills
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong financial analysis and quantitative skills; close attention to detail and fact-checking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including spelling, grammar, and proofreading
Ability to develop relationships across various functions and departments and at all levels
Must be resourceful and think creatively about finding solutions for potential cost savings
Results-oriented; shows initiative and follows through on projects while still working collaboratively with Finance team members and business owners
Ability to project a professional image over the phone and in person
Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles
In-depth knowledge of Excel is a must
Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Knowledge/familiarity with Oracle or other accounting software tools
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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