Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Charles E Smith Life Communities
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Are you interested in working for a mission driven organization? Are you interested in working for an organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing top quality services to its customers? If you are seeking a role that offers you the opportunity to serve as a leader throughout the organization while allowing you to grow personally and professionally, consider a career at Charles E. Smith Life Communities.

Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), Maryland's leading provider of long-term care, independent living, and assisted living services is searching for a reliable, independent and motivated Senior Financial Analyst.

Those who are looking to join a highly motivated, growing health facility are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Senior Financial Analyst assists the Senior Vice President, Finance/CFO with assigned short, mid and long term projects related to operational, strategic and business development goals. These projects include, but are not limited to, (1) the quantitative analysis of financial and statistical data needed in daily operations, planning, and budgeting, (2) process/procedure reviews including recommendations and related implementation, and (3) preparation and presentation of various reports including forecasts/projections, trend analysis, variance analysis and project planning, status and results. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the onboarding and completion of projects within assigned deadlines, budgets and quality requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Analyzes financial, operational, and management data to interpret and report upon the financial results of business operations.
  
• Develops complex financial models for financial planning, assessment of current and future business opportunities, and decision-making.
  
• Develops, analyzes and reports upon forward looking forecasts, projections and budgets.
  
• Develops analytical findings (concerning accounting, budgeting, cash management and other financial operations) into recommendations to address risk areas, improvement opportunities and/or facilitate efficiencies. Develops project plans and leads implementation of assigned procedural improvements recommended internally or through external consultants and auditors.
  
• Reviews and develops documentation for the Finance & Accounting department and other areas as assigned, including, but not limited to, user policies and procedures, user guides and manuals, and training materials. Identifies procedural deficiencies, gaps and omissions in existing processes, practices, and policies and recommends improvements.
  
• Identifies, develops, maintains and regularly reports upon organization KPIs.
  
• Supports the monthly financial close to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Reviews accounting transactions for data accuracy and proposes corrections as needed during month end close.
  
• Develops, prepares and analyzes monthly historical financial data trend analysis including identification, research and communication of favorable/unfavorable and expected/unexpected trends, related implications and recommendations.
  
• Prepares insightful and concise action-oriented commentary and analysis to accompany all deliverables including reports, trends, forecasts, budgets, financial analyses, etc.
  
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships across the organization to understand the business and the primary drivers, goals, and the needs of partners and internal customers.
  
• Keeps abreast of professional and regulatory changes and requirements.
  
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned including, but not limited to, month-end close, variance analysis, and operating and capital budgeting.
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
    
  • 5 years of corporate financial analysis and planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    
  • Ability to present complex analysis with clarity, and must be able to work in a deadline driven environment.
    
  • Strong financial acumen and analytics skills with a high degree of proficiency in data mining and forecasting model development.
    
  • Strong understanding of accounting and financial processes, US GAAP and internal controls.
    
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to support the preparation and presentation of written briefs and summaries for internal communication.
    
  • Advanced Excel skills.
    
  • Ability to actively source and retrieve data from various host systems such as Great Plains, Ceridian DayForce and Point Click Care.
    
  • High level of attention to detail when preparing results and reports.
    
  • Demonstrated project management experience in planning, executing and maintain a project from start to finish.
    
  • Ability to anticipate, adapt, and meet rapidly changing business needs and priorities that require quick refocusing and prioritization or projects or tasks.
    
  • Ability to multi-task and coordinate peers towards common goals by setting priorities and working within deadlines.
    
  • Creative problem solving skills and the ability to think strategically, as well as tactically.
    
  • Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
    
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
    
  • Relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus.
    
    
    Why choose Charles E. Smith Life Communities?
    
    Our Best in Class Total Rewards package includes market leading compensation and benefits, including affordable, high quality health coverage through Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and a generous paid time off package with annual carryover.
    
    
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