Financial Analyst, West Coast

The Financial Analyst provides a broad range of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting for multiple departments. This position prepares and reviews a variety of complex financial data and reports as well as monitors trends in order to formulate strategies and provide insight to key executive stakeholders.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.* Budget and cost reviews including analyzing variances between actuals, forecast, and plan, use insight to iterate on forecasts and push for operational improvements* Prepares monthly consolidation, review and reconciliation of business unit financials;* Financial analysis and modeling - pull and consolidate large data sets, build models from scratch and improve existing ones* Prepares/provisions financial reporting and other analytics; develops annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis;* Works with Accounting and Corporate Finance on monthly/ quarterly/ annual close processes;* Collaborate with business leads to summarize and analyze key data* Interacts with and provides financial support and manages financial communication with the key individuals;* Demonstrates knowledge of proper business practices and best practices in the use of ERP, specifically financials.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, math or a related field OR* Two (2) years of experience in financial analysis OR* Equivalent combination of education and experienceCertificates and Licenses: None required.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Experience and knowledge in several functions within Finance (Budgeting, Consolidation, Performance Reporting and financial analysis)* Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls* Able to work well as part of a team* Possess good communication skills - written and verbal* Excellent time management and organizational skills* Experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word* Ability to clear the required background checkDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)* Masters of business administration (MBA)WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is virtual and operates in the PST Zone. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in CA and live on the West Coast.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.We anticipate the salary range to be $47,075.25 - $81,268.80. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and locApply here: