Lead Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Lead Financial Analyst serves as a senior technical resource within the Accounting and Finance team in the Finance and Accounting area of the Division of Health Benefits. The role supports coordination and execution of month-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting, promoting accuracy, compliance, and continuity in a dynamic operational environment. It partners with leadership and team members to improve clarity and structure across complex financial functions while adapting to evolving program needs and developing sustainable process improvements. The position provides technical guidance and mentoring to staff but does not assume supervisory authority. It is eligible for a hybrid work option and is funded in part through federal funds. This is an internal posting open only to current employees and eligible RIF candidates from North Carolina State Government, including current temporary employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating or leading month-end close processes across multiple functional areas, with documented contributions to timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Success identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing internal-control or process improvements to strengthen financial operations in a governmental or similar environment.
- Advanced proficiency in financial data analysis and reconciliation, including work with large datasets in Excel or comparable analytical tools.
- Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, or audit-related reporting through preparation, validation, and delivery of financial documentation.
- Ability to guide, mentor, or train staff on complex financial procedures by providing clear technical direction without formal supervisory authority.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate month-end close activities across functional areas to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Execute reconciliation tasks and review financial data for accuracy, compliance, and operational integrity.
- Prepare, validate, and deliver financial documentation for regulatory and audit-related reporting requirements.
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement internal-control or process improvements to strengthen financial operations.
- Analyze large financial datasets using Excel or similar tools to support reconciliation and month-end financial activities.
- Partner with leadership and team members to build clarity, structure, and continuity across complex financial processes.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to staff completing complex financial procedures, without assuming supervisory authority.
- Assist in developing and refining financial workflows that support evolving operational needs and program requirements.
- Evaluate current processes and recommend sustainable enhancements as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accuracy and compliance across assigned financial functions within the Accounting and Finance team.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program with pre-tax benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
