Finance Operations Analyst: AI-Driven Consolidations

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

PTO & 401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution match

Learning and tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking an Operations Analyst to join the Finance Operations & Consolidations team in a hybrid role. You will manage the quarterly analytics calendar, prepare variance analysis, and assist with eliminations and allocation journal entries as part of the close process.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–3 years of related experience, with exposure to NetSuite and FloQast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience; internship or co-op experience considered for less-experienced candidates.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and/or basic consolidation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Ownership: Own and manage the FQ (quarterly analytics) calendar, including deadlines for monthly flux commentary and quarterly variance analysis submissions.
• Variance Reporting: Prepare and compile variance/flux analysis reporting used in the quarterly analytic review process provided to internal and external auditors.
• Operations Calendar: Implement and maintain a FQ Operations calendar covering all non-close items, including audit requests, regulatory deliverables, and other recurring obligations.
• Systems Projects: Assist with FQ and NetSuite-related projects, including system enhancements, testing, and reporting improvements.
• FloQast Support: Support day-to-day use of FloQast, including task and reconciliation setup and checklist maintenance, and help identify opportunities to streamline close tasks within the system.
• Journal Entries: Prepare eliminations and allocations journal entries as part of the monthly/quarterly consolidation close.
• Stakeholder Support: Respond to ad hoc requests from Finance leadership, other Finance teams, and auditors.
• AI Champion: Partner with the Senior Manager to identify, test, and help roll out AI and automation tools that reduce manual effort in close, consolidation, and reporting workflows.
• Special Projects: Support AI and efficiency project work and other special projects assigned by the Senior Manager, Operations & Consolidations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication skills

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Job description

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking an Operations Analyst to join the Finance Operations & Consolidations team in a hybrid role. You will manage the quarterly analytics calendar, prepare variance analysis, and assist with eliminations and allocation journal entries as part of the close process.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–3 years of related experience, with exposure to NetSuite and FloQast.