Senior Financial Analyst

ZGF Architects; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Generous employer 401k contribution

4 weeks of PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Paid parental and family leave programs

Job summary

A prominent architectural firm located in Portland seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing budgets, improving financial systems, and preparing reports for senior management. With experience in project-based services and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, you will support strategic decisions and financial modeling efforts. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of financial analysis experience.
• 3-5 years in an architecture or engineering environment preferred.
• Experience with financial modeling in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Identify and implement process enhancements.
• Prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project-based professional services experience

Microsoft Excel expertise

Effective communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Power Query

SQL

DAX

Job description

ZGF is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Portland team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in financial planning, analysis, and decision support, directly contributing to the firm's financial health and strategic direction.

As a Senior Financial Analyst you will…

• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic objectives.
• Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and maintains internal managerial reporting to support management and other internal stakeholders; identifies, designs and implements process improvements of reporting or financial modeling
• Support development of longer‑term financial models with complex assumptions or relationships; coordinates with other departments to ensure model assumptions/outputs align across the organization
• Prepare information to be presented to senior management.
• Present analysis and work products to stakeholders; may interact with external consultants to complete projects
• Participate in digital transformation project transition to ERP system.
• Assist as requested with ad hoc projects for CFO, Director of Accounting and Finance and Business Office managers.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of financial analysis experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working in an architectural, engineering, construction or project‑based professional services organization is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Extensive experience building, modifying, maintaining, and reviewing financial models in Microsoft Excel. Expertise with power query required, sql and dax preferred.
• Highly accurate and organized with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Capable of problem solving through initiative, assumption of responsibility, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with management, team members, peers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to use broad financial analysis and business knowledge to identify financial issues and opportunities to optimize financial results and to drive/influence management decisions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment on projects with minimum daily guidance.
• Creative and innovative team player with a positive approach and a focus on business issues.
• Good work ethic – timely, reliable attendance, honest, dependable, conscientious, respectful, and accountable.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other ZGF offices as needed.

Base Salary Range

$120,000/yr - $140,000/yr

ZGF Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match, 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs and a hybrid work environment.

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We know that great projects take more than a design team to become a reality. Whether you’re a finance professional, project manager, or specialist in another field, your expertise helps create a healthier, more equitable built environment. Studies show that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t check every box—your skills and experiences may be exactly what we need.

ZGF Architects is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the unique qualities and perspectives that each individual brings to our team. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we are excited to consider qualified candidates.

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