Financial Analyst

GRAMMY Museum; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GRAMMY Museum is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in a hybrid role in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY. You will ensure GAAP-compliant recording of financial transactions and deliver timely reports to senior management.

You will participate in monthly closes, develop revenue metrics, review contracts for compliance, forecast cash, and assist with annual budgeting and audits. Strong Excel and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related business field.
• 5+ years of general accounting experience.
• 3+ years of financial reporting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and procedures.
• Excellent Excel and data-analytic skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly close with emphasis on revenue areas.
• Develop, adjust and track performance metrics with department heads.
• Prepare monthly KPI revenue reports for leadership.
• Review revenue contracts for completeness and policy compliance.
• Provide reports to management upon request.
• Assist in cash forecasting and annual budget prep.
• Support internal audits and tax return prep.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant revenue recognition and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Close process

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analytics

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Financial Edge

Job description

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are entered into the financial system accurately, adhering to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additionally, you will provide accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis to senior management. As a member of the GRAMMY Museum’s Finance team, you will also provide support for various department projects and initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Participate in monthly close with emphasis on revenue areas.
• Work with department heads to develop, adjust and track performance metrics.
• Prepare monthly KPI revenue report and present results to the organization.
• Assist in reviewing revenue contracts for completeness and compliance with revenue acceptance policies.
• Provide customer service to various departments and affiliated entities as it relates to accounting and finance matters.
• Provide various reports to management upon request.
• Assist with performance of monthly and annual close.
• Ensure effective communication with all customers, clients, and vendors, both internally and externally.
• Ensure incoming revenue is recorded in compliance with policies and procedures, i.e., internal and GAAP.
• Assist with cash forecasting.
• Assist in ensuring compliance of state and local tax reporting, including property tax filings, sales and use tax filings, and annual reports.
• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Assist with annual audit & tax return preparation.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and mid-year forecasting.
• Additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related business field.
• 5+ years of general accounting experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated financial reporting expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.
• Familiarity of data analytics software(s).
• Knowledge of Financial Edge or similar accounting system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including interpersonal and a customer service mindset.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure of tight deadlines.