Sr Financial Analyst, Benefits

AutoNation

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About The Position

The Senior Financial Benefits Analyst joins AutoNation’s Finance Team and supports end-to-end financial activities for employee benefits, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans (401(k) and Deferred Compensation), and related compliance and reporting. The role helps design and automate benefits-related accounting, financial analysis, and data analytics workflows, and supports retirement plan administration and vendor oversight.

Working closely with Benefits Operations, Payroll, IT, Corporate Finance and Accounting, third-party administrators, recordkeepers, vendors, and external auditors, the analyst reviews and reconciles benefits financial activity, analyzes trends, supports accurate financial reporting and internal controls, and contributes to continuous process improvement. The position also supports budgeting, regulatory filings, audits, and analysis for leadership. It reports directly to the Senior Director, Financial Benefits.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment authorization sponsorship from the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Data Analytics, or Financial Analysis.
• Strong technical financial knowledge and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating AI tools into business processes.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience working with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools to automate monthly financial statements, budget comparisons, and trend analysis for Total Rewards leadership presentations to the Chief HR Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
• Review reserve estimates, develop accruals, and document accounting transactions.
• Review third-party administrator reports to support vendor payments.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and provide monthly variance analysis and operating reports to management.
• Track compliance developments and legislative changes affecting benefits accounting and reporting.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile financial activity for health and welfare benefits, the 401(k) Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, and Health Savings Account in collaboration with third-party administrators, IT, Corporate Accounting, and Payroll.
• Create financial models to evaluate benefits trends and cost-mitigation opportunities.
• Communicate analytical findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support Form 5500 preparation, annual audits, and related regulatory filings.
• Answer financial benefits inquiries from store stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on retirement benefits.
• Support Affordable Care Act reporting analysis and liability assessment.
• Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives within the Total Rewards Department.
• Interact with internal teams and vendors in a manner consistent with AutoNation’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide.

What This Job Offers

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