Strategic Financial Reporting & Insights Analyst

stafffinancialgroup; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to turn numbers into clear business insights. You will join the interface of Accounting and FP&A, translating results into forecasting support, planning, and leadership-ready reporting.

You will engage in monthly/quarterly close, develop MD&A materials, and deliver KPI-informed analyses to assist strategic decisions. A strong accounting foundation and analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience within financial reporting, accounting, FP&A, or a related finance function.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results and explain meaningful budget and forecast variances.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core financial reporting concepts.
• Experience participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Ability to create management reporting or MD&A-style analysis that turns financial data into an understandable narrative.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS.
• Experience working with ERP, BI, or financial reporting platforms; exposure to Sage Intacct or Domo is beneficial.
• Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• CPA designation is welcomed but not required.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to different audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with both Accounting and FP&A teams as well as non-finance business partners.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and taking ownership of deliverables.
• Comfort working in an organization where priorities move quickly and reporting processes continue to evolve.

Responsibilities

• Turn monthly and quarterly financial results into clear reporting and actionable business insights.
• Analyze actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying the underlying drivers of significant variances.
• Develop management reporting and MD&A materials that combine financial performance with KPIs and forward-looking context.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and other recurring reporting.
• Work with Accounting and FP&A to ensure financial actuals are accurately reflected in forecasts and planning activities.
• Build clear explanations of performance across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Support the development of stronger balance sheet and cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Monitor important financial and operating KPIs and communicate trends to stakeholders.
• Support capital planning, CAPEX analysis, fixed-asset reporting, project schedules, and related rollforwards.
• Prepare financial analysis and supporting materials for leadership discussions and presentations.
• Work directly with business partners to investigate financial results and answer reporting-related questions.
• Conduct accounting research when needed and contribute to technical accounting documentation.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to help leadership evaluate business opportunities and financial decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring reporting through better processes, automation, and financial systems.
• Help strengthen the connection between Accounting, FP&A, and business operations as the organization continues to grow.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Domo

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Financial Group in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to turn numbers into clear business insights. You will join the interface of Accounting and FP&A, translating results into forecasting support, planning, and leadership-ready reporting.

You will engage in monthly/quarterly close, develop MD&A materials, and deliver KPI-informed analyses to assist strategic decisions. A strong accounting foundation and analytical mindset are essential.