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Robert Half Sr. Financial Analyst in Houston, Texas
Description
We are in search of a Sr. Financial Analyst with manufacturing industry experience to join our team, located in northwest Houston, Texas, United States. This role revolves around ensuring financial accuracy, reporting, and control within our organization, and requires a deep understanding of accounting principles and standards.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee financial report analysis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards and procedures.
• Manage month-end close processes and accurately record journal entries to reflect all financial transactions.
• Conduct reconciliations of transactions between various company divisions to maintain balanced accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing valuable insights into financial planning.
• Support both internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules and ensuring all required documentation is available and accurate.
• Prepare and review variance reports to compare actual performance against budgeted expectations, analyzing discrepancies and providing explanations.
• Create reports and manage projects as assigned, addressing specific needs or issues as they arise.
• Assist in developing policies and internal accounting controls to ensure compliance with standards and enhance financial integrity.
• Build and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets, utilizing macros and Power Queries to streamline data analysis and reporting.
• Classify and summarize accounting transactions, applying knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards to ensure proper cost management and reporting.
Requirements • Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master's Degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or MBA are advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a related financial role.
• Proficient in Accounting Functions, including maintaining financial records and transactions.
• Experience in Auditing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and laws.
• Familiarity with Budget Processes, including planning, developing, implementing, and forecasting budgets.
• Expertise in Capital Management, including managing a company's capital structure, financing, and investments.
• Proven experience in Internal Reporting, creating financial reports for internal use.
• Knowledge of Cost Variance, including identifying, analyzing, and reporting variances in costs.
• Proficiency in Variance Analysis, including analyzing financial performance and identifying trends.
• Experience in Month End Close processes, ensuring all financial data is recorded within the specified time period.
• Demonstrated skills in Financial Statement Preparation, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Experience in Financial Statement Audits, assessing the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
• Ability to Analyze Financial Statements, including interpreting financial data and performance.
• Proficiency in Account Analysis, including reviewing and validating account entries.
• Experience with Commissions, including calculating and managing commission structures and payments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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