Senior Financial Analyst

LHH

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 96,432 - 101,942

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A leading utility company in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Financial Analyst III. This hybrid role entails supporting financial accounting and reporting, while engaging with various business units. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and strong accounting knowledge. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial variances, managing accounts, and preparing financial reports. This is a mid-senior level contract position with a competitive pay rate ranging from $70 to $74 per hour.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory roles.
Experience supporting financial statements or audits.
Knowledge of financial accounting and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

Support financial accounting, reporting, and regulatory filings.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Analyze balance sheet and cash flow variances.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

General ledger platforms

Accounting systems

Job description

Financial Analyst III | Utility / Energy Client

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst III to join a large utility client in Brooklyn, NY. This hybrid role (2–3 days onsite) is ideal for someone with a strong accounting background and analytical mindset who enjoys digging into the numbers, identifying variances, and making accurate accounting adjustments. This is a long‑term contract with a strong possibility of extension and conversion.

What You’ll Do:

Support financial accounting, reporting, and regulatory filings, including FERC Form 60
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Analyze income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow variances vs. budget and prior periods
Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and post necessary accounting adjustments
Review non‑recurring transactions to ensure proper financial statement presentation
Partner with business units, Regulation, Pricing, and Record‑to‑Report teams to explain results
Compile and review financial data to support accurate and timely financial statements
Support financial and non‑financial controls and meet reporting deadlines
Prepare standard schedules to support UK IFRS and semi‑annual Group reporting

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory roles
Strong accounting knowledge with the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions
Experience supporting financial statements or audits
Knowledge of general ledger platforms and accounting systems
Advanced Excel skills (required)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset

Top performers in this role are strong communicators, adept at aligning diverse stakeholders, and focused on driving measurable delivery outcomes across a complex technical landscape.

Pay:

$70 – $74/hour. on w2

If you have an interest in the Financial Analyst III, please apply now!

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401(k) plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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