Sr Financial Analyst

Clear Channel Outdoor • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $85,000 - $109,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support in one or more of several specialty areas within the Finance and Accounting function including: Cost Accounting, Business Support, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Audit, Accounting Services and Centralized Transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
• Minimum three (3) years related experience, in an accounting or financial analysis role.
• Solid knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.
• Able to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses in a timely manner.
• Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational / time management skills, and be detailed oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.) with advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups and pivot tables).

Nice To Haves

• CPA Preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and provides products, programs, projects, processes and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Provides financial services and consulting at the branch, team and/or market level; performs analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly supports the Finance Manager and finance team.
• Forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets; develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
• Participates in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances.
• Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders.
• Builds process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools.
• Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions.
• Interfaces with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering.
• Performs analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects.
• Performs ad hoc research as necessary; prepares and presents comprehensive evaluations, proposals and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
• Assists with budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems and preparation of presentation materials.
• Tracks historical capital investments and assists with monthly capital expenditure forecasting.
• Analyzes concession agreements and other third-party contracts and monitors compliance with financial terms and obligations.
• Supports business development team by providing financial information for business reviews and by analyzing performance of competitors, including identifying trends in competitors’ behavior.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
• Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
• Medicare Assistance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
• Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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