Corporate Accounting Manager

AnalystOur client is a leading educational services organization.

The financial analyst is responsible for analyzing corporate data across all product lines, providing Plan versus Actual variance analysis for senior management, guiding Company executives on annual corporate financial performance, conducting due diligence on new and existing product financial models, general accounting functions, and performing ad hoc financial analyses. The Analyst will work closely with the VP of Planning and Analysis. The position is the focal point for much of the financial information flowing from the individual HQ departments and product lines to the Finance team.

Responsibilities include:
Providing modeling, accounting, and investment analysis
As part of the annual budget process, coordinating with product line controllers and other HQ departments to create annual cash flow, balance sheet, and income statements
Reviewing allocation metrics for direct support and overhead costs charged to business lines
Providing budget to actual variance analysis
Meeting the HQ budget managers to review results and revise annual forecasts
Reviewing training needs for identified HQ budget managers
Base salary up to $75,000Ref: 1141613
REQUIREMENTS
Ideal candidates will possess the following skill set and qualifications:
BA in Finance preferred
Minimum of 5 years experience in Finance and/or Accounting with Public Accounting preferred
Experience in: financial modeling, cash flow, balance sheet, income statement, budgeting, planning, forecasting, finance related technologies such as Lawson or other ERP
Solid Excel knowledge
Strong communication skills, written & verbal
Ability to work within a team framework, multitask and must be able to take initiative