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Senior Financial Analyst

Vaco
$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Jun 13, 2025
Senior Financial Analyst We are partnering with an engineering firm seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analystto join their finance team. This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong foundation infinancial reporting andvariance analysis. This candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate financial statements, interpreting complex accounting standards, and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making. Responsibilities: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance withGAAP. Lead the preparation of technical accounting memos and ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards. Analyze financial results and explain variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Collaborate with accounting and FP&A teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) if applicable. Conduct research on complex accounting issues and provide recommendations to senior leadership. Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. Partner with business units to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial impacts. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA required. 4-6 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or corporate finance. Strong knowledge ofU.S. GAAPand technical accounting principles. Proven experience invariance analysisand financial statement interpretation. Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.