Financial Analyst

Nova Group; Napa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) matching

Career advancement opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Nova Group in Napa, CA is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive FP&A, forecasting, and tax compliance while partnering with Controllers, executives, and Operations. This role emphasizes turning data into actionable insights and process improvements across multi-state tax obligations and payroll tax administration.

The ideal candidate is analytical, technically strong, and curious, able to research unfamiliar issues, identify trends, and support strategic decisions with data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, tax, or related role.
• Strong Excel and data-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with leaders.
• Develop financial models, cash flow forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis for executive leadership.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs for visibility into performance.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into insights.
• Improve reporting tools and processes for senior leadership and Operations.
• Analyze project performance including revenue, costs, margins, and backlog.
• Coordinate tax compliance responsibilities and payroll tax administration.
• Assist with system, reporting, analytics, and tech improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting concepts

FP&A

Tax compliance

Data analysis

Excel skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

ERP system

ADP

Job description

Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in, Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities.

Position Summary

This is a broad, high-impact role combining financial planning and analysis (FP&A), operational reporting, project analytics, forecasting, tax compliance, and data-driven process improvement.

The Financial Analyst will work closely with the Controller, executive leadership, Project Management, and Operations to turn financial and operational data into meaningful insights that support business decisions. The position will also take ownership of various multi-state tax compliance responsibilities, including sales and use tax, gross receipts and similar state and local taxes, and payroll tax administration.

Our ideal candidate is analytical, technically strong, naturally curious, and willing to research unfamiliar issues. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply produce reports, but asks questions, identifies trends, investigates discrepancies, and helps determine what the numbers mean for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes in partnership with department and operational leaders.
• Develop financial models, cash flow forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, operational KPIs, and management reporting to provide visibility into company performance.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Continuously improve reporting tools and processes to better support executive leadership and Operations.
• Analyze project performance, including revenue, costs, margins, profitability, forecasts, backlog, and other key project metrics.
• Analyze large financial and operational data sets and improve the integration of information across financial and operational systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting, compliance activities, and other manual processes.
• Evaluate and assist with the implementation of AI and automation solutions within Finance, Accounting, tax compliance, reporting, and Operations.
• Participate in financial system, reporting, data analytics, and technology improvement initiatives.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local tax compliance, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax (GRT), and other applicable filings.
• Research tax requirements associated with new project locations, including taxability, registrations, filing requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations.
• Respond to tax notices and support audits, working with taxing authorities, the Controller, and external tax advisors as needed.
• Serve as the primary Finance/Accounting contact with ADP for payroll tax administration and compliance.
• Monitor and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments and coordinate resolution of notices, discrepancies, and account issues.
• Research payroll tax requirements and coordinate account setup as employees begin working in new jurisdictions.
• Coordinate the annual W-2 process, including reconciliation, review, corrections, and W-2Cs as necessary.
• Partner with Payroll and Accounting to ensure employee work locations and applicable tax jurisdictions are properly established.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, tax, project controls, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and fundamental accounting concepts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to research unfamiliar state and local tax requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring compliance deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively

Preferred Experience

• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Experience with payroll tax administration.
• Experience working with ADP or another payroll tax service provider.
• Experience with state and local tax registrations and compliance.
• Experience with construction accounting and job-cost reporting.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint or another ERP/accounting system.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, KPIs, or management reporting.
• Experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools.
• Experience with AI, automation, or financial process-improvement initiatives.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Nova Group, Inc.
c/o Human Resources
185 Devlin Rd
Napa, CA 94558

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