Financial Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth and Development

Job summary

Montclair, CA area-based Financial Analyst role with a growing construction-focused company. You will support financial reporting, forecasting, and executive decision-making, handling large datasets and turning raw data into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of financial analysis experience in project-based industries, advanced Excel skills, and strong accounting knowledge. Onsite, with comprehensive benefits and a base salary of $90,000–$100,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of financial analysis and financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and Financial Modeling.
• Proven ability to work with large datasets (100,000+ rows) and transform raw data into meaningful reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting project-based operations, subcontractor reporting, equipment utilization analysis, or job costing is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly dependable with strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial results, including P&L, balance sheets, and operational reports.
• Prepare, enhance, and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and executive reporting packages.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key performance drivers and business trends.
• Support forecasting, financial planning, and month-end reporting activities.
• Extract, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data to provide meaningful business insights.
• Convert raw data into polished, executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and reports for senior leadership.
• Partner closely with Accounting and Operations to improve reporting accuracy and performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and reporting efficiencies.
• Support the company's transition to SAP and assist with reporting optimization efforts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

Financial Analyst

Construction Industry

Montclair, CA Area (Fully Onsite)

Salary

$90,000 - $100,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing and well-established construction company, is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, forecasting, business analysis, and executive decision‑making. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on analyst who enjoys working with large datasets, transforming raw information into meaningful reports, and providing actionable insights that drive business performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis experience within construction, manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, or other project‑based industries, along with advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial results, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and operational reports.
• Prepare, enhance, and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and executive reporting packages.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key performance drivers and business trends.
• Support forecasting, financial planning, and month‑end reporting activities.
• Extract, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data to provide meaningful business insights.
• Convert raw data into polished, executive‑level reporting and presentations.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and reports for senior leadership.
• Partner closely with Accounting and Operations teams to improve reporting accuracy and business performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and reporting efficiencies.
• Support the company's transition to SAP and assist with reporting optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of financial analysis and financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
  • Power Query
  • Financial Modeling
• Proven ability to work with large datasets (100,000+ rows) and transform raw data into meaningful reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting project‑based operations, subcontractor reporting, equipment utilization analysis, or job costing is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and highly dependable with strong business acumen.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $100,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, or other project‑driven environments will be particularly successful in this role. We are seeking someone who can be trusted as a key business partner, providing accurate financial insights and helping leadership make informed decisions.

Location

Montclair, CA Area

Schedule

Full‑Time, Onsite

Compensation

$90,000 - $100,000 DOE + Benefits

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Desired Skills and Experience

Strong data and financial analysis experience in the Construction industry required; SAP experience a plus.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (\"we,\" \"our,\" or \"Vaco by Highspring\") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only:

to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).