Sr Financial Analyst, Benefits

AutoNation • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

This position provides an excellent opportunity to join the AutoNation Finance Team while gaining broad exposure to AutoNation Operations and the Benefits function. The Senior Financial Benefits Analyst is a creative, self directed professional with strong data and analytical skills who 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 requirements.

This role assists with workflow design and automation surrounding benefits related accounting, financial analysis, and data analytics, while also supporting retirement plan administration and vendor oversight. The analyst partners closely with Benefits Operations, Payroll, IT, Corporate Finance, third party administrators, recordkeepers, and external auditors to help analyze trends to support the business, ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls, and execute continuous process improvement.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating AI tools into business processes, preferred.
• Experience working with vendors, preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop tools to enhance automation of monthly financial statements, budget comparisons and trend analysis for the Total Rewards Department for leadership’s presentation to 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 in annual budget preparation and provide monthly variance analysis and operating reports to management.
• Track compliance developments and legislative changes impacting benefits accounting and reporting.
• Working with third party administrators, IT, Corporate Accounting and Payroll, review, analyze, and reconcile health and welfare benefits, 401(k) Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), and Health Savings Account (HSA) financial activity.
• Create financial models to evaluate benefits trends and cost‑mitigation opportunities.
• Communicate analytical findings, trends, and recommendations effectively to leadership.
• Support Form 5500 preparation, annual audits, and related regulatory filings.
• Answer inquiries from store stakeholders regarding financial benefits.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on retirement benefits.
• Support Affordable Care Act (ACA) 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
• 401k matching
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers

What This Job Offers

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