Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Aston Carter•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Financial Operations Analyst to join our FinOps team. This role focuses on financial reporting, reconciliations, automation, and cross-functional support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to leverage technology - especially AI - to streamline financial workflows and ensure compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in financial operations related roles (management experience preferred).
Strong background in financial reporting, data analysis, and process automation.
Proven experience implementing automation/scripting using AI tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and curious—comfortable navigating complex systems.
Broad knowledge of financial markets and operational risk management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or FinTech (huge plus).
Programming skills in SQL, Python, or JavaScript.
Familiarity with banking frameworks and payment systems.
Demonstrated thought leadership (e.g., certifications, blogs, community talks).

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute weekly/monthly financial close activities and reporting models.
Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial data across systems.
Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal policies.
Lead initiatives to automate reconciliations and financial workflows using AI tools.
Collaborate with Engineering to reduce manual processes and improve scalability.
Research and implement new technologies and best practices for FinOps.
Partner with Compliance, Business, and Product teams to support risk management and customer service.
Advise development teams on financial impact of platform changes.
Mentor junior team members and prepare for future management responsibilities (1–2 direct reports possible).
Contribute to building a U.S.-based FinOps team and shaping operational strategy.
Maintain internal documentation for FinOps processes.
Propose innovative approaches to improve efficiency and scalability.