Sr. Analyst Financial Reporting

CADY

Alpharetta (GA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual bonus program

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Job summary

CADY, the nation’s premier school photography company, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting to join our Finance team and deliver MD&A packages that explain not just what happened, but why. You will bridge Accounting and FP&A to translate monthly closes into forward-looking, leadership-ready insights, partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The role focuses on variance analysis, narrative storytelling, and scalable reporting processes to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
3+ years in financial reporting, FP&A, or accounting with strong analytics.
CPA a plus, not required.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting fundamentals.
Experience preparing MD&A or management reporting packages.
Experience with month/quarter/year-end close processes.
Proficiency with ERP/BI tools (Sage Intacct, Domo) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

Prepare consolidated financial statements and MD&A packets.
Draft leadership commentary explaining key drivers of performance.
Lead monthly variance analysis and KPI tracking with cross-functional teams.
Support balance sheet and cash flow analysis; build scalable reports.
Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A to improve reporting processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

MD&A reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP & BI tools

Cross-functional partnering

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (a plus)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Domo

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Who is CADY?

CADY exists to inspire and unleash human potential. Started in 1999, we have become the fastest growing photography company in the U.S., with an average 20% growth each year. Through photography, classroom solutions, school branding, and more, we deliver an experience unlike anything in our industry. We are an innovative company competing to outdo ourselves, year after year. As the nation’s premier school photography company, we engage with students, schools, and our team members to make them feel accepted and empowered. CADY’s mission is to go beyond a portrait and to provide a premier experience for the extraordinary- because each of our guests, school partners, and team members are utterly extraordinary.

Who are you?

You are an ambitious, detail oriented team member who finds joy in making meaningful connections with people. You have a true passion for creating memorable experiences for people. You see beyond the surface of interactions and recognize that every person has a story and the idea of being a part of that is exciting! You enjoy working hard and celebrating hard. You love the opportunity to exceed expectations- and be rewarded for your contribution to the company!

Job Summary

At CADY, our Finance team is building a best-in-class reporting function that turns financial data into clear, actionable insight for leadership across a rapidly growing, multi-entity business. As the Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting, you will play a key role in the monthly and quarterly reporting cycle, working closely with the FP&A team to build and deliver Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) packets that explain not just what happened, but why.

This role will help bridge Accounting and FP&A initiatives at a consolidated level — taking the numbers Accounting closes each month and helping translate them, alongside the FP&A team, into forward-looking insight leadership can act on.

While sitting within FP&A and reporting to the Director of FP&A, this highly visible role partners closely with the Accounting Team, the rest of the FP&A team, and business leaders to ensure financial results are reported accurately, analyzed thoroughly, and communicated clearly. You'll lead variance analysis against budget and forecast, translate financial data into narrative insight, and help build reporting processes that scale with CADY's growth.

The ideal candidate loves the 'why' behind the numbers — a strong analytical mind who enjoys variance analysis, financial storytelling, and cross-functional partnering, and who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & MD&A

Prepare financial reporting packages, including consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
Partner with the FP&A team to build and deliver Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) packets that pair financial results with forward-looking context and KPI trends.
Draft clear, leadership-ready commentary that explains the key drivers behind financial performance.
Assist in creating the process for balance sheet and cash flow analysis and forecasting; build executive reporting that helps make critical growth decisions
Support the annual capital budget preparation process in partnership with Accounting, FP&A, and various business owners
CAPEX Analysis and fixed asset tracking and reporting, including capital project schedules and rollforwards.
Prepare and review supporting schedules and materials used in leadership presentations.

Variance Analysis & Business Insights

Conduct monthly variance analysis as part of the fast-paced close process, partnering with Accounting, FP&A, and business owners to explain budget and forecast variances across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow; identify action items where needed
Track and report on core KPIs, in partnership with the FP & A team.
Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support leadership decision-making.

Cross-Functional Partnering

Help drive successful partnership between Accounting and FP&A — ensuring actuals, variance drivers, and KPI context flow cleanly from close into forecasting and business-partnering work.
Serve as the primary reporting-side partner to the FP&A team, ensuring alignment between actuals and forecast/budget assumptions.
Partner with business leaders on financial reporting initiatives and accounting policy questions as they arise; perform technical accounting research in various areas and draft technical memos
Respond to questions from cross-functional business partners with a high level of customer service.

Process Improvement & Leadership

Identify process improvement and automation initiatives within Sage Intacct, Domo, and other financial and reporting systems to increase efficiency and scalability.
Play a key role in developing a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Job Requirements (Qualifications, Skills, & Education)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
3+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or accounting, with a strong analytical and variance-analysis focus. Public accounting experience is highly preferred.
CPA a plus, not required.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting fundamentals.
Experience preparing MD&A or management reporting packages, translating data into clear business narrative.
Proven experience managing or contributing to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting cycles.
Experience with ERP and BI/reporting tools (Sage Intacct, Domo, or comparable) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP (or VLOOKUP), and SUMIFS.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn numbers into a story leadership can act on.
Comfortable partnering cross-functionally with both the Accounting and FP&A teams.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable operating with ownership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Extended periods of viewing computer screens
Moderate noise and other potential sensory stimulants (business office with computers, phone, printers, music, and light foot traffic)
Able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
Able to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach within an office environment
Able to lift and move items up to 15 lbs., such as files, office supplies, or equipment

Benefits and Perks