Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst Location: Raleigh, NC Responsibilities To provide support to the company in the area of financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and all related areas. This position delivers insight that guides financial evaluation, maintains the general ledger and other critical financial records, and provides insight to leadership across the organization to improve financial performance. Creates monthly management reporting package with financial statements, supporting documentation and analysis. Prepares necessary documents for Board of Directors and Finance Committee meetings and reporting to external partners. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and reconciliations as part of the financial close process. Works with the CFO on development of the annual budget and ongoing forecasts for departments. Utilizes financial reporting systems for financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Analyzes, interprets, and communicates operating expense variances to management using system reports. Partners with department managers to contain costs and forecast expenses. Compiles and supplies information to the tax department or external tax preparers for tax and regulatory reporting filings. Prepares and/or provides information for various industry‑related financial surveys (e.g., Delta Dental Plans Association). Provides financial analysis and feedback to management for its evaluation of organizational performance and decision making. Coordinates the sales incentive payment process with sales operations, sales and account management leadership, and payroll, preparing reports and computations necessary for sales incentive payments. Assists with the coordination, preparation, and submission of support documents for the annual independent audit, responds to questions as necessary, and handles any other external financial audit that may arise (e.g., Department of Insurance). Reviews large invoices, credit card reconciliations and other payment vouchers as necessary to ensure accuracy and investigates variances prior to payment. Serves as a liaison between departments regarding accounting policies and procedures. Performs responsibilities for Delta Dental of North Carolina, the Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina, and reports and analysis requested by the company’s sole corporate member, Renaissance Health Services Corporation, for consolidated reporting. Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. Minimum of five years of experience with financial reporting and analysis. Statutory accounting experience preferred. Certified public accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Other Skills and Abilities Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills. Experience in insurance, healthcare or regulated industries preferred. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts as well as mid to senior level management. Ability to use independent judgment and to resolve complex problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, ethnicity or national origin, genetic information, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, military status or any other classifications protected under federal, state or local law or ordinance. Benefits Competitive salary. Medical insurance. Employer‑paid dental and vision insurance. Paid leave. Eligibility for incentive compensation based on annual corporate and individual performance goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr