Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst The Accounting Analyst will support cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, and analytical initiatives within a growing, multi-entity organization. This individual will play a key role in improving financial visibility, enhancing reporting processes, and leveraging data and technology to support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience working with large data sets, and an interest in process improvement and automation. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment Responsibilities Cash Flow Forecasting & Treasury Support Prepare and maintain weekly 13-week cash flow forecasts, comparing actual cash activity with projected results and investigating significant variances. Assist with treasury reporting and cash management activities, including monitoring cash movements, pending payments, and overall liquidity. Incorporate capital expenditures, contractual obligations, and other financial commitments into cash flow projections to support effective liquidity planning. Analyze short-term cash requirements and provide insights to support working capital management and financial planning. Collaborate with Treasury and Accounting to improve the accuracy and reliability of cash flow forecasts and related financial information. Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis Prepare management reports, operating expense analyses, and financial performance summaries to support business planning and decision-making. Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and reporting tools to provide greater visibility into financial results and operational performance. Assist with financial reporting for executive leadership, lenders, and other key stakeholders. Review and analyze financial information across multiple entities and systems to identify trends, inconsistencies, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement. Conduct variance analysis to evaluate actual results against budgets, forecasts, and historical performance. Provide financial modeling and analytical support for business initiatives, strategic projects, and management requests. Systems, Data Analysis & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to automate recurring reports, improve data integrity, and simplify financial reporting workflows. Analyze large financial datasets to generate meaningful insights and support accurate, timely reporting. Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams on forecasting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. Support the enhancement of financial systems, reporting tools, and analytical processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Assist in developing standardized reporting practices and scalable financial analysis capabilities across the organization. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related discipline. Two to five years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or a similar finance-related role. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, spreadsheet management, and report preparation. Experience with cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, cash management reporting, or liquidity analysis is preferred. Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and variance analysis. Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and consolidate information from multiple financial systems. Familiarity with ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and data management tools. Experience with Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, or comparable data analytics and visualization tools is an advantage. Previous experience in a multi-entity organization, private equity-backed business, or complex corporate environment is preferred. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Operations. Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.