Financial Analyst, New York or Los Angeles
Wells Group is a boutique management consulting firm offering CFO (strategic finance) and Controller (Accounting) for startups and mid-sized companies. The firm consists of ~20 people and advises companies operating in ecommerce, technology and healthcare, among other industries. Our engagements range in scope and span across multiple industries, including consumer goods & services, healthcare, and tech, among others. We run extremely flat and are looking for someone that can not only execute, but become a core member of our team and contribute to the mission, vision, and culture both at Wells Group and for our clients. This is a salaried full-time position. Salary range: $60k - $90K.
We are seeking a finance and accounting professional to grow into a hybrid accounting / finance analyst role. The ideal candidate can work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy and is a self-starter. Candidate should be able to work with large amounts of numerical data, handle multiple tasks with deadlines, and provide transparent and complete reports to management. Candidate should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and possess strong computer, verbal and written communication skills. Candidate should be detail-oriented, professional, and analytical.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Preparing financial statements and other financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and management reports
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Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data
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Presenting financial information to all levels of management in the organization
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Maintaining accurate financial records with support
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Participate in audits, special projects and ad hoc analysis
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Assisting management in the decision-making process by assisting with budgets and financial forecasts
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Assist clients in creating or maintaining KPI dashboards and tracking key business metrics
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Broad level client support including communications and maintaining accounting infrastructure
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Oversight of junior team responsibilities including providing clear direction for work and reviewing / analyzing results
REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
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Minimum of 2+ years Accounting experience
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Must be proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel and Powerpoint
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Strong financial modeling capabilities or excel experience utilizing data from numerous sources to achieve desired results
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Comfortable when challenged with difficult, unstructured problems that must be solved quickly
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Strong critical thinking skills
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Requires planning / organizational skills and strict attention to detail
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Quickbooks / Netsuite experience a plus
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CPA a plus