Lead Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis (hybrid)

What you will do: In this role, you will maintain the general ledger and develop ways to improve the company’s financial reporting and forecasting abilities. The role has a focus on financial modeling of new product development initiatives and candidates should be able to interpret output and summarize key metrics to drive decision-making. This role is the main point of contact for project managers, R&D, and marketing to help manage costs and benefits of projects. Responsibilities include: • Assists in the month-end close process, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, consolidation of financial statements, and detailed analysis of general ledger accounts and cost centers. • Creates, maintains, and maps general ledger accounts to improve the company’s financial reporting abilities. Ensures that all activity is properly recorded in the general ledger. • Interfaces with R&D, Marketing, and BU leadership to develop recommendations regarding business planning, operating forecasts and results, and financial plans. • Prepares financial models for new product initiatives and clearly summarize model output to guide business decisions. • Partners with project managers and R&D to develop forecasts for project and non-project spend and review actual results on a monthly basis. • Analyzes and reports the company’s expenses against budgeted and historical activity. Leads the preparation of annual operating budgets and monthly forecasts. • Records, develops, and tests internal controls to ensure the company’s proper compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 regulations. • Reconciles balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and sound financial controls. • Develops, prepares, analyzes, and distributes financial reports upon request. • Reviews accounts payable invoices to ensure proper coding of expenses. • Assists with the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures. • Researches and reports on industry benchmarks; analyzes and compares the company’s results to best practices. • Assists with related special projects as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned by manager. What you need: Required • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.). • 4+ years related experience. Preferred • SAP, Financial Modeling, and Hyperion Enterprise experience a plus. Apply Job! Apply to this Job