Senior Financial Analyst

Taft is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support our Information Technology team in our Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.

Job Summary :

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting with the financial planning and budget process for the firm.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Primary responsibility of becoming a subject matter expert on and maintaining the firm's budget tool to provide financial insight.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial statements and reports and communicating budget to actuals to key decision makers.
• Support the financial planning process through monthly forecast processes.
• Assisting with month end close procedures such as journal entries, account reconciliation and expense coding review.
• Provide support to Corporate Controller and Director of Finance as needed.
• Completing research and ad hoc projects as required.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, Other Requirements

• General knowledge of accounting and Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with data analytics methods and visualization tools.
• Advanced math skills to analyze figures and interpret data trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking prioritizing and organizational skills.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of experience of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Preferred CPA or similar accreditation.
• Preferred experience within law or similar service industry.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning a plus.

Candidates interested in the Chicago office should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Cincinnati office should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Cleveland office should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Columbus office should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Dayton office should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Detroit office should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Indianapolis office should apply here .

Candidates interested in the Minneapolis office should apply here .

Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions. 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.

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