Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

Ashley Furniture Industries • Tampa, FL

13h

About The Position

Ashley Furniture is hiring a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Accountant to apply accounting knowledge and analytical skills to business performance. The role offers exposure to financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while partnering with leaders and teams across the organization. The FP&A Accountant helps deliver accurate financial information, identify trends, and provide insights to support business decisions. This role is intended for an accounting professional looking to broaden experience beyond traditional accounting and contribute to financial performance and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and identify trends.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with document management systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive financial and business information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Professional, patient, and solutions-focused approach when working with employees, vendors, customers, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries and month-end financial reports, and reviewing and analyzing financial data.
• Review accounting functions within Ashley Distribution and help develop and maintain standard operating procedures for key accounting processes.
• Prepare annual and quarterly budgets and forecasts across Ashley companies.
• Prepare and distribute financial statements, financial analyses, trend reports, and exception reports for management and executive leadership.
• Organize recurring budget meetings with management to review financial results, discuss variances, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Follow up on financial and operational improvement initiatives to help drive accountability and results.
• Partner with departments throughout the organization to understand financial performance and provide meaningful insights.
• Demonstrate Ashley’s Core and Growth Values in performing job responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time