Sr. Financial Analyst

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself.

ASME is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team, supporting a wide range of duties including financial reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, data analysis, and process improvement. This individual will be a lead financial liaison to business units across ASME and its subsidiaries and will assist with the financial reporting team processes, such as monthly and quarterly management and KPI reporting.

They will be responsible for gathering, preparing, and analyzing data to create high-quality presentations, charts, and dashboards for analysis by ASME staff and Executive management. Position will be responsible for building strategic partnerships with business areas, specifically Programs, Publishing, and the ASME Foundation, among others, and providing budgeting, reporting, analytical, and operational guidance. In addition, this position will provide a monthly thorough analysis of variances to identify key financial drivers and key performance indicators for business units.

This position will also be involved with potential system implementation, specifically the implementation of new general ledger software.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Financial and Operational Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Financial Reporting
• Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
• Strategic Problem Solving
• System Implementations

Key Qualifications:

• A college degree is required in Finance or Accounting. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required.
• 4 – 6 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in a Financial Analyst capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with special attention to detail
• Analytical orientation with the ability to maintain composure and keep focus under tight deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure in a team environment
• Capable of streamlining financial functions and developing solutions that provide self-service reporting and analysis to end-users

Candidate must have previous experience with:

• Preparing and analyzing financial statements
• Building and maintaining partnerships with teams and providing financial information and knowledge

Strong software skills, including:

• Business Intelligence Tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Financial Reporting Package (e.g., Hyperion, Oracle Essbase, SAP Financials, Jedox)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Major Financial System application knowledge (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP, Great Plains
• Strong database knowledge
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook

The individual will work with various business units and must possess the ability to work effectively in teams. They must maintain professionalism and a positive attitude under tight time frames.

This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement. Periodic business travel will be required, including but not limited to ASME Offices, which are currently located in NYC (headquarters), NJ, DC, and TX.

ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York City Metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $90,000 - $93,000.00 per year.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.