Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced FP& A Manager to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. In this short-term contract position, you will play a key role in supporting month-end financial reporting and analysis for numerous departments within our organization. This role offers flexibility and requires collaboration with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and finalize monthly financial reports to provide clear insights into organizational performance.

• Review financial statements for over 30 departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Evaluate general ledger transaction reports and identify necessary adjustments.

• Analyze budget and forecast variances to detect discrepancies and recommend corrections.

• Support the preparation and documentation of significant and non-routine accounting transactions.

• Collaborate with the accounting team to adhere to month-end close schedules and deadlines.

• Ensure timely delivery of management-level financial results reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and implement enhancements.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and practices relevant to higher education.

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and projections.

• Strong expertise in performing variance analysis, trend analysis, and month-end close processes.

• Proficiency in preparing detailed and accurate financial reports.

• Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning or other comparable systems.

• Ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines.

• Exceptional analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.