Financial Analyst

PECAN VALLEY MH-MR REGION•Granbury, TX

12d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Controller, this role provides financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting support to the CFO, Controller, and leadership team. The Financial Analyst serves as the subject matter expert for grant budgets and plays a key role in preparing the annual budget, cost reports, and financial audits. This position monitors budget-to-actual performance, identifies and explains significant variances, and develops reports and analyses that support management decision-making. Additionally, the role performs professional accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations and month-end journal entries. Work requires considerable independent judgment and initiative.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required.
Experience in budgeting practices, and financial reporting.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory.
Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and grant requirements.
Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data.
Ability to identify trends and variances.
Ability to communicate findings effectively.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Proficiency with accounting software.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow professionally.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
A minimum of 2 years of recent, progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis in a professional setting.
A valid Texas Driver License and good driving record is required.
A copy of a valid auto insurance card is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB) preferred.
Knowledge of grant accounting preferred.
Experience with modern dashboard tools such as Tableau or Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as the subject matter expert for grant budgets.
Maintains and tracks grant budgets, monitoring spending to ensure funds are fully and appropriately utilized.
Communicates significant grant budget variances to the leadership team.
Assists with the analysis and preparation of the annual agency budget.
Prepares quarterly budget reports for review with leadership and highlights significant variances.
Assists with the analysis and preparation of annual cost reports.
Supports the annual financial audit by preparing schedules and supporting documentation as requested.
Completes ad hoc analysis as needed for the CFO and Controller.
Reconciles general ledger account balances.
Prepares and records month-end journal entries.
Issues monthly invoices and prepares associated journal entries.
Creates and documents procedures for new tasks and responsibilities.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and enhances existing processes as needed.