Financial Analyst (Accounting & Operations)

Katalyst Systems Impact; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst Systems Impact is seeking a Financial Analyst in Marion, Iowa. This role will support the accounting and financial operations of their organization by ensuring data integrity and analyzing financial information. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers hands-on involvement in financial reporting and process improvement, with a path for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or finance operations.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports, variance analysis, and performance insights.
• Support leadership with financial insights and decision‑making.
• Assist and develop with financial models and reporting tools.
• Review and reconcile payroll and contractor payments.
• Identify and improve processes and workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Financial, accounting, or payroll systems

Job description

Location: Marion, Iowa

Type: Full-Time | In-Office

Reports to: CEO

We are assisting our client in their search for a Financial Analyst to support both the accounting and financial operations of their growing organization. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial data across systems, ensuring payroll and contractor payment accuracy, and helping build more efficient and scalable financial processes.

This is a hands‑on position—you’ll be involved in day‑to‑day accounting work like reconciliations and transaction review, while also contributing to financial analysis, process improvement, and decision support. You’ll need to be comfortable shifting between detailed work and higher‑level thinking across multiple business lines.

This is a newly created internal role designed to strengthen how they manage financial data, reporting, and processes across the company. You’ll work directly with leadership and collaborate with team members across locations, with visibility into how the business operates and grows.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career with meaningful exposure across accounting, finance, and operations. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being in the details, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow alongside a team that is building and evolving.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare monthly reports, variance analysis, and performance insights
• Support leadership with financial insights and decision‑making
• Assist and develop with financial models and reporting tools
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate records across accounting systems
• Support audit preparation and financial documentation

Payroll & Contractor Payment

• Review and reconcile payroll, contractor payments, and related expenses
• Validate compensation across multiple pay structures and agreements
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure accuracy and compliance

Financial Operations & Process Improvement

• Support day‑to‑day financial operations across business lines
• Identify and improve processes, workflows, and system integration opportunities
• Help build scalable, repeatable financial processes
• Maintain accurate financial and operational data across systems

Budgeting & Planning

• Assist and develop annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor performance against budget
• Support financial planning and operational decision‑making

What Makes This Role Unique

• Newly created position with the ability to help shape the role
• Direct exposure to leadership and business decision‑making
• Opportunity to help build and shape financial processes in a growing organization
• Blend of accounting, finance, and operational responsibility
• Clear path for growth as the business continues to evolve

You’ll Be Successful in This Role If You Are:

Adaptable, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and analytical—with a high level of integrity and a team‑first, low‑ego approach.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or finance operations
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable working in both detailed, hands‑on work and higher‑level analysis
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with financial, accounting, or payroll systems