Financial Analyst

TRUE NORTH LLC • East Liverpool, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Turn Data Into Decisions. Help Businesses Grow. Are you naturally curious? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, identifying trends, and uncovering insights that help businesses make smarter decisions? Are you looking for a career where your analytical skills can make a real impact while working alongside a collaborative team that values innovation, learning, and growth? At True North LLC, we're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into data, improving financial processes, and helping drive operational excellence across multiple businesses. This isn't just another accounting role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted financial partner who helps leadership understand the story behind the numbers, improve performance, and support strategic growth initiatives.

Why Join True North?
At True North, we believe our greatest investment is our people. We've built a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and employees are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

What you'll love about working here:
* A positive, collaborative culture where your ideas matter
* Opportunities to grow your career as our organization continues to expand
* Exposure to multiple industries and diverse business operations
* Leadership that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
* Meaningful work that directly influences business performance
* A fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities

If you enjoy learning, solving problems, and making a difference, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do
Analyze Financial Performance
* Record, review, and analyze financial transactions with a high level of accuracy
* Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities hidden within financial data
* Prepare financial reports and statement generators that support business decisions
* Monitor financial performance and recommend improvements
Improve Financial Processes
* Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
* Support month-end close activities alongside Customer Success Managers
* Help improve bookkeeping workflows through data-driven recommendations
* Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
Deliver Actionable Insights
* Transform financial data into meaningful reports for leadership
* Collaborate across departments to improve reporting processes
* Utilize financial systems and analytical tools to support operational excellence
* Assist leadership with special financial analysis projects and strategic initiatives
Leverage Technology
* Utilize platforms such as Xero, Great Plains, Excel, and other financial reporting tools
* Explore ways to automate processes and improve data accuracy
* Continuously seek new methods to enhance reporting and financial visibility

What Makes This Role Exciting?
If you're someone who enjoys asking "why," this role will keep you engaged. You'll work with a wide variety of financial information across multiple businesses, uncover trends that influence important decisions, and help improve the way financial information is used throughout the organization. Rather than simply processing transactions, you'll become an important contributor to business strategy by helping leaders understand financial performance and identify opportunities for growth. As True North continues to expand, you'll have opportunities to broaden your skills, take on larger projects, and grow into advanced financial leadership roles.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?
The ideal candidate is:
* Naturally curious and analytical
* Energized by solving complex problems
* Passionate about continuous learning and professional growth
* Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
* Comfortable working with large amounts of financial data
* A proactive self-starter who enjoys improving processes
* Collaborative and eager to work across multiple teams
* Motivated by making a measurable impact on business performance

If you enjoy turning numbers into meaningful business insights, you'll thrive in this position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Xero, Great Plains, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
• Experience developing financial reports, dashboards, or performance metrics
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and financial systems optimization
• Experience supporting multi-entity or growing organizations

Responsibilities

• Record, review, and analyze financial transactions with a high level of accuracy
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities hidden within financial data
• Prepare financial reports and statement generators that support business decisions
• Monitor financial performance and recommend improvements
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities alongside Customer Success Managers
• Help improve bookkeeping workflows through data-driven recommendations
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Transform financial data into meaningful reports for leadership
• Collaborate across departments to improve reporting processes
• Utilize financial systems and analytical tools to support operational excellence
• Assist leadership with special financial analysis projects and strategic initiatives
• Utilize platforms such as Xero, Great Plains, Excel, and other financial reporting tools
• Explore ways to automate processes and improve data accuracy
• Continuously seek new methods to enhance reporting and financial visibility

Benefits

• Opportunities to grow your career as our organization continues to expand
• Exposure to multiple industries and diverse business operations
• Leadership that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Meaningful work that directly influences business performance
• A fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level