SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - JOINT VENTURES (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst manages joint venture profit split calculations, invoicing, and reporting with sector finance teams. They handle monthly closes, budget and forecast analysis, and contract compliance, while seeking process improvements. They support contractual and quarterly burden rate reconciliations for key clients, collaborating with various teams to deliver accurate financial insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or industry)
Strong communication skills; experience with cross-sector/corporate communication; ability to influence when no direct authority exists
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Team player with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
MS Office proficiency
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

CPA/CPA Candidate
Blackline, SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, Power BI or SQL experience is a plus
Public Accounting experience
Process automation experience
Master’s degree in Accounting

Responsibilities

Partner with sector finance to manage joint venture profit-split calculations, monthly invoicing, payment schedules, activity audits, and make recommendations to improve the process
Lead monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries, and complete analysis at both the operation and corporate level to ensure accuracy across P&L and balance sheet accounts
Monitor and analyze contractual data to identify trends and deliver reporting that informs key business decisions
Support client and contractual reconciliations and prepare quarterly burden rate reconciliation for a major client account
Review monthly budget analysis, forecasts, and annual budgets for assigned accounts, translating data insights into meaningful support for sector finance and key customers
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to boost efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting
Develop and implement procedures and controls that ensure compliance with client contracts
Bring strong critical thinking to independently assess situations, form recommendations, and confidently present your conclusions
Handle confidential HR and benefits data with discretion and professionalism
Contribute to special projects assigned by leadership, with opportunities to broaden your impact across the business
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Compass Group, including Benefits and Compensation, Risk Management, Legal, Labor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning, Payroll, and sector financial leadership, building relationships and visibility across the organization