Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Novogradac; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Remote and hybrid opportunities

ERGs and development opportunities

Job summary

Novogradac is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support budgeting, projections, and ad hoc reports within the Finance Department. This remote or hybrid role reports to the FP&A Manager and offers flexibility across multiple U.S. locations.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in accounting/finance, strong Excel and analytical skills, and experience with accounting software. Applicants discuss remote or hybrid options with recruiters during the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance plus 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• Prior experience working in a professional services firm a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, and create solutions.
• Strong computer proficiency, including solid skills in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical reports to analyze employee productivity and overall firm performance.
• Compile and deliver supporting reports in response to partner and principal inquiries.
• Prepare and update recurring monthly and quarterly financial planning and budgeting reports.
• Update fixed assets and prepare depreciation reports.
• Report on complex data points and ad hoc finance analysis reports.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software systems

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Dare to bring your unique perspective?

At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis functions and processes within the Finance Department. This position prepares budgeting & projections, and ad hoc reports for data requests. This is a remote or hybrid role and the FP&A Analyst will report to the FP&A Manager.

The firm has one available position in either Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Dover, OH; Long Beach, CA; or Portland, OR. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions And Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical reports to analyze employee productivity and overall firm performance.
• Compile and deliver supporting reports in response to partner and principal inquiries.
• Prepare and update recurring monthly and quarterly financial planning and budgeting reports.
• Update fixed assets and prepare depreciation reports.
• Report on complex data points and ad hoc finance analysis reports.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Your Background And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance plus 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• Prior experience working in a professional services firm a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, and create solutions.
• Strong computer proficiency, including solid skills in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why work with us?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.

We Are Proud To Offer

• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Strong growth opportunities
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm
• Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment
• Compensation: $69,000 to $93,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Get to know us better!

We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.