Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Taft is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to serve our team in Taft’s Denver, Detroit or Minneapolis office.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst with 7+ years’ experience to support our team in the Denver, Detroit or Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design & prepare detailed reports and financial analyses utilizing the accounting system, report writing tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting initiatives including management reporting, financial statement analyses, ad-hoc analysis, partner and associate compensation, other projects, etc.
• Support various firm departments with completing a diverse set of high-visibility external surveys.
• Work closely with FP&A Manager/Sr. Manager to understand team priorities and serve as a key resource to the FP&A analysts on the team.
• Deliver ad hoc projects, and analyses, as requested. Manage and own projects from beginning to end to ensure successful and timely completion.
• Develop a strong understanding of firm’s financial system and overall firm financial operations in order to serve as a “subject matter expert” regarding the financial system and integration.
• Utilize report writing tools (Excel/Power Query, SQL, Tableau, etc.) to provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis.
• Any job-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Seven or more years of progressively related work experience.
• Expertise and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of accounting systems and reporting.
• Experience with professional services law firm preferred.
• Experience working with and writing complex database queries. Experience in extracting and reporting of data using SQL and Business Intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel, including advanced features, including but not limited to Power Query, pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, filtering, and graphs.
• CPA certification not required but beneficial.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills necessary. Must be able to prepare and summarize complex financial data in an accurate, organized, concise manner.
• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative approach with non-financial personnel.
• Possess high-level of written, verbal, comprehension, and communication skills. Must be able to actively present information and ideas across multiples levels of the organization.
• Excellent organization and detailed oriented project management skills. Requires ability to manage and prioritize concurrent tasks under time constraints.
• Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Occasionally work requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $88,000/yr. - $110,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.