Senior Financial Analyst

Paper Transport • Town of Ledgeview, WI

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About The Position

Join our Accounting team in a highly visible role supporting financial planning
& analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting, with a strong emphasis on
cross-functional partnership and process improvement. This position is ideal for
a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings
strong attention to detail, and is motivated to continuously improve the way
work gets done.

Success in this role requires the ability to balance analytical rigor with
operational partnership, while supporting scalable processes that enable organic
growth and acquisitions.

Requirements

• Ability to adjust communication style to suit different audiences and clearly explain complex financial topics internally and externally
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage competing deadlines
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with MS Great Plains is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure while meeting deadlines and maintaining a positive, service-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills with continuous improvement orientation
• Knowledge of transportation management systems and the transportation industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3–5 years FP&A experience, including financial analysis and reporting

Nice To Haves

• Transportation industry or M&A experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly management reporting packages
• Analyze financial and operational KPIs and clearly communicate trends and drivers
• Perform variance analysis and translate results into actionable business insights
• Support executive-level summaries and board and investor materials
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects as needed
• Lead portions of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes
• Develop quarterly forecasts, including analysis versus budget, prior forecast, and prior year
• Partner with business leaders to understand key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate enhancements to existing financial and reporting processes
• Work effectively across multiple systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Support month-end close processes, ensuring results are accurate and timely
• Support financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and assist with post-acquisition system and process integration
• Assist in developing consistent and scalable month-end close processes as future acquisitions are integrated
• Participate in cross-functional training to support team members and enhance departmental knowledge
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support operational and financial initiatives

Benefits

• Values-based culture with a commitment to safety and creating a great place to work
• Collaborative environment that values innovation, agility, and shared success
• Generous work/life balance with a family-first mindset
• Bottom-up decision making rather than top-down
• Ongoing professional development to enhance both technical and soft skills
• Opportunities to collaborate across the organization on projects that enhance employee experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees