Financial Analyst II

Title: Financial Analyst II (Hybrid - Newton, MA)

Location: Newton, Massachusetts United States

Full time

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for the preparation of financial analysis. The individual will prepare recurring monthly reporting and support various finance projects and analyses. The projects include, but are not limited to, compilation and reporting of the annual budget and profitability studies for various business segments.

Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Research and document expense variances for monthly reporting.
• Assist in calculations and expense review for the Annual Operating Budget.
• Assist in preparation of board package reports for the annual Operating Budget
• Assist with business profitability studies.
• Perform financial modeling and analysis as required.
• Prepare full year forecast of expense for various departments.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision

• N/A

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Strong PC skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Cognos TM1 reporting experiences a plus.
• Meet deadlines as set by management.
• Able to successfully balance multiple projects concurrently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required, Masters and/or CPA preferred.
• 1+ years of accounting/finance work experience

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

At Ascensus, we aspire to make a difference for others. We are a technology-enabled services company that helps people save for a better future through our network of institutional, financial advisor, and state partners. Our culture is guided by sound principles, is committed to high standards, operates with transparency, and welcomes diversity-housed within our Core Values: People Matter. Quality First. Integrity Always.

Ascensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws ("Protected Status").