Financial Analyst

Astound; Princeton (NJ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astound, a leading telecommunications company, seeks a Financial Analyst to support financial processes, including reporting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing financial data and a solid background in finance or accounting. This remote position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, ensuring continued professional development and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic finance team.

Benefits

401k retirement plan with employer match

Insurance options including medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours per year

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• 0+ years experience for Financial Analyst I, 2+ years post-college for II.
• Ability to manage financial data processes.
• Strong commitment to detail and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Maintain and distribute monthly reporting packages.
• Perform analysis to identify financial trends and support decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Fundamental Accounting Concepts

Software & Computer Skills

Education

BS or BA in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Hyperion

Planful

Essbase

Job description

Description

Location: Remote near any Astound office nationwide

Astound, the sixth-largest cable operator in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services-and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

Opportunity Overview:

Astound is currently seeking a Financial Analyst (I or II), depending on qualifications, to join our team! You will support key financial processes, including data analysis, monthly reporting, forecasting, and budget planning. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and capable of maintaining and enhancing financial systems, reports, and planning templates. The analyst will ensure consistency and accuracy across models while collaborating within a dynamic finance team, performing structured analysis to identify key trends, and provide insights that support decision-making.

A Day in the Life of the Financial Analyst (I or II):

Financial Analyst I

• 0+ years of experience in a financial or accounting related role, in school-related projects or post-college work


• Manage financial data processes, ensuring accurate integration, reconciliation, and consistency across reporting and forecasting models


• Maintain and distribute monthly reporting packages


• Reconcile report outputs for executive review


• Support the monthly financial close, forecasting, and annual budgeting process


• Interact with all process stakeholders to track timeline adherence


• Coordinate with the Director of Finance to implement automation procedures and enhance accuracy of reports


• Assist in preparing board decks and supporting analysis for CFO, Monthly P&L and other presentations as needed


• Other duties as assigned

Financial Analyst II

• 2+ years of post-college experience in a financial or accounting related role


• Manage financial data processes, ensuring accurate integration, reconciliation, and consistency across reporting and forecasting models


• Maintain and distribute monthly reporting packages


• Reconcile report outputs for executive review


• Support the monthly financial close, forecasting, and annual budgeting process


• Interact with all process stakeholders to track timeline adherence


• Coordinate with the Director of Finance to implement automation procedures and enhance accuracy of reports


• Assist in preparing board decks and supporting analysis for CFO, Monthly P&L and other presentations as needed


• Perform analysis and forecasting of relevant data points determining appropriate drivers such as trends, relationships with KPIs, history, and specific items and communicate effectively with relevant individuals to obtain necessary information and relay conclusions


• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table:

Financial Analyst I

• Strong Excel skills


• Experience with Hyperion, Planful, and Essbase is a plus


• Excellent Time Management and Communication Skills


• Ability to identify connections between variables, anticipate downstream effects, and ensure comprehensive updates across related areas


• Demonstrated commitment of attention to critical details


• Knowledge of fundamental accounting or financial key concepts


• Strong Software & Computer Skills

Financial Analyst II

• Highly proficient in Excel


• Experience with Hyperion, Planful, and Essbase is a plus


• Ability to take a task and run with it independently


• Ability to perform analysis and forecasting independently


• Ability to identify financial trends and relationships


• Excellent Time Management and Communication Skills


• Strong and proven ability to identify connections between variables, anticipate downstream effects, and ensure comprehensive updates across related areas


• Demonstrated commitment of attention to critical details


• Knowledge of fundamental accounting or financial key concepts


• Strong Software & Computer Skills

Education for both Financial Analyst I or II:

• BS or BA required, Finance or Accounting degree preferred

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match

• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance

• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization

• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year

• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year

• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Employee discount program

*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position

Base Salary: The base salary range for this position is $65,000- $90,000 (annually), plus opportunities for bonus and benefits, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.

Our Mission Statement:

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): https://www.astound.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA-Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf

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