Senior Financial Accountant II

Oklahoma Blood Institute•Oklahoma City, OK

16h

About The Position

Our Blood Institute is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to serve as a key resource for accounting policy implementation, financial analysis, annual planning, forecasting, budgeting, and quarterly variance analysis. The position combines technical accounting expertise with financial planning and analysis (FP&A). It analyzes financial statements, general ledger activity, operating results, productivity, manufacturing costs, and yields to identify trends, risks, cost-saving opportunities, and ways to improve revenue and organizational performance. The role translates complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for executives and leadership and serves as a financial resource across the organization. The position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and pays a competitive salary beginning at $85,000 or based on education and/or experience. A $500 bonus is offered after six months and a $1,000 bonus after one year. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although hours may vary. A CPA is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's and master's degrees in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license; required for consideration.
At least five years of progressive accounting experience.
Extensive knowledge of accounting methods used to maintain and analyze all classes of accounts in a computerized, double-entry accrual accounting environment.
Strong understanding and application of GAAP.
Experience with technical accounting standards affecting the organization, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and CECL.
Experience preparing tax returns, including IRS Form 990.
Experience with automated financial planning and analysis software.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance-analysis skills.
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits.
Ability to trace transactions from initial entry through final disposition and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
Ability to prepare and review journal entries and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Advanced spreadsheet and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual financial planning and budgeting process; prepare monthly and annual forecasts and analyze actual results against forecasts and plans.
Manage monthly and quarterly budget variance processes using financial planning and budgeting software; prepare and upload budgets for review and document significant revenue and expense variances.
Develop financial models using benchmarking, historical performance, operational data, and process analysis.
Establish and monitor key performance metrics, identify trends and gaps, and facilitate corrective actions.
Analyze productivity, manufacturing costs, yields, and other operational drivers; provide actionable insights to the CFO and Corporate Controller.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, communicate recommendations to executive leadership, and track progress toward planned reductions.
Prepare monthly profitability reports and other financial and operational analyses.
Prepare and interpret financial and statistical reports, charts, executive-level summaries, and monthly financial statements, including comparative balance sheets, revenue and expense statements, cash flow statements, departmental expense statements, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results and forecasts and provide business and financial recommendations to leadership.
Present financial information at executive and leadership meetings; prepare financial reports for related-organization boards of directors.
Develop annual operating budgets and support board-level financial planning and investment manager relationships.
Monitor current and historical financial performance to help leadership understand future financial implications.
Support implementation of new accounting standards in coordination with external auditors and finance staff; research, interpret, and apply GAAP and accounting standards to transactions and financial reporting.
Prepare financial information and audit schedules related to ASC 606, ASC 842, CECL, and other applicable standards.
Review accounting transactions and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls; analyze general ledger accounts and determine appropriate accounting treatments and journal entries.
Investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Prepare financial statements and IRS Form 990s for related organizations while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
Assist with the annual financial audit, including work papers, adjusting entries, supporting schedules, and financial records; coordinate year-end audit activities with the Controller, CFO, external auditors, and finance team.
Partner with department leaders and directors to develop financial analyses and identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities; provide financial guidance for organizational decision-making.
Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information and investment decisions.
Serve as a backup resource to the Corporate Controller and CFO on critical organizational responsibilities, including during extended absences.
Serve as a backup signatory for checks, wire transfers, and payroll-related payments.
Oversee end-user administration for budgeting and finance systems, ensuring appropriate security and access levels.