Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Accountabilities

• Prepare accurate and timely NCUA Call Report (5300) filings, FR2900, 13F, 13H, NPX, and FFIEC51, ensuring alignment with regulatory definitions and current guidance
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
• Prepare and review all supporting schedules for external audit engagements, serving as a liaison with external auditors on financial reporting matters
• Manage all NCUA, state regulatory, and Board-level financial report packages with appropriate review controls and documentation
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable FASB ASC standards and NCUA regulations, monitoring emerging guidance and assessing impact on reporting policies
• Serve as primary system administrator for the core financial reporting platform(s), general ledger system, and associated reporting tools (e.g., Prologue, Axiom, Emburse, Terrapin, etc….)
• Own user access controls, permission structures, and segregation-of-duty configurations across financial systems in coordination with S&T internal audit
• Lead system upgrades, patch releases, and configuration changes; develop and execute user acceptance testing (UAT) scenarios for all financial system updates
• Design, build, and maintain automated reports, dashboards, and data extracts to support operational and executive reporting needs
• Partner with the S&T department and third-party vendors to troubleshoot system issues, manage integrations, and ensure data integrity across platforms
• Document system workflows, configurations, and reporting logic; maintain a current system administration manual for continuity and audit readiness
• Conduct variance analysis on balance sheet, income statement, and key financial ratios; prepare commentary
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the financial close and reporting cycle
• Develop and maintain financial reporting procedures, internal controls documentation, and SOPs aligned with best practices and audit requirements
• Support budget-to-actual reporting, forecast updates, and ad hoc financial analysis as requested
• Continuously develop skills and advance expertise
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging topics, and compliance changes
• Actively contribute to a culture of learning with the Accounting team by sharing knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field
• 5+ years finance/accounting experience
• Critical thinking, strong analytical, interpersonal and time management skills required
• Self-directed and self-motivated; must be able to address complex tasks with minimal guidance
• Strong communication skills including ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to non-accountants
• Deep knowledge and proficiency in GAAP and financial services accounting
• Demonstrates alignment with ESL’s Core Values, mission, vision, and Purpose to help our community thrive and prosper