Senior Financial Analyst

Vaco; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team in Fairfield, New Jersey. This hybrid position requires four days in the office and offers growth potential into an Assistant Controller role.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2+ years of Big 4 or large public accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. You will support key financial processes and utilize tools like Power BI for performance analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Big 4 or large public accounting experience required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and trend analysis.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and financial analytics.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst to join its growing finance team. This newly created position is the result of the company's continued expansion and offers an exceptional opportunity for an accounting professional who is eager to broaden their expertise into financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

This is a hybrid position, with four days in the office and one day working remotely. The company offers modern, Class A office space, an outstanding workplace culture, and a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and trend analysis.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and financial analytics.
• Partner with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations.
• Utilize reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to analyze business performance.
• Contribute to process improvements and support strategic financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 2+ years of Big 4 or large public accounting experience required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience with FP&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers tremendous long-term career growth. High-performing individuals will have the opportunity to advance into an Assistant Controller role in a relatively short timeframe. The company values ambitious, motivated professionals and provides the support, mentorship, and exposure needed to accelerate your career.

If you're looking for a challenging role with outstanding growth potential, an exceptional company culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.