Assistant Financial Analyst

Superior; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability, Short Term, and

Job summary

Superior is seeking an Assistant Financial Analyst to support project operations and finance teams through cost tracking, budget analysis, and financial reporting. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the role focuses on monitoring project costs and assisting with monthly projections to ensure accuracy and project success.

You will analyze variances, support audits, and provide reporting to cross-functional teams. The role also involves identifying cost-saving opportunities and mentoring finance interns,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in project/operations finance, FP&A, or related role.
• Bonus: familiarity with Finance or Project Management in the construction industry; experience building financial models in Excel and using Power BI or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project costs and track budget variances.
• Assist in preparing monthly cost projection templates with project managers.
• Audit new project setup within the accounting system.
• Monitor the monthly job closeout process.
• Assist in identifying cost saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Support project operations and field teams with financial reporting and other ad hoc requests.
• Provide guidance and support to finance interns as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Position: Assistant Financial Analyst
Reports to: Project Controls Manager
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000

Superior is looking for an Assistant Financial Analyst who will support project operations and finance teams through cost tracking, budget analysis, and financial reporting. This role focuses on monitoring project costs, analyzing budget variances, assisting with monthly projections, and supporting job closeout processes to help ensure financial accuracy and project success. The Assistant Financial Analyst will also identify cost‑saving opportunities, assist with project audits, and provide reporting support to cross‑functional teams. This role is based at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project costs and track budget variances
• Assist in preparing monthly cost projection templates with project managers
• Audit new project setup within the accounting system
• Monitor the monthly job closeout process
• Assist in identifying cost saving opportunities and process improvements
• Support project operations and field teams with financial reporting and other ad hoc requests
• Provide guidance and support to finance interns as needed

Your Character Traits

• You're a great communicator, curious, a team player, and ready to work with colleagues across finance and the functions we support
• You have a knack for solving problems and strong analytical skills
• You're organized, great at prioritization, and have strong attention to detail
• You're able to exercise confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information

Your Expertise

• Required: You earned your bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Required: You have at least 1 year of experience or an internship completed in project/operations finance, FP&A or a related field
• Bonus Points: You are familiar with Finance or Project Management in the construction industry
• Bonus Points: You have experience building financial models in Excel and using Power BI or other data visualization and analytics tools

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.