Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Wheatfield, IN
Work Model: 100% onsite
Rate: $40-$48/hour
Contract Length: July 31, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Extension / Conversion: Strong possibility of extension
Employment Type: W-2 Only
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only | Green Card holders also eligible; no visa sponsorship available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to provide high-level finance and accounting support for major projects, special initiatives, and potential acquisition-related activities within a complex business environment. This role will support financial analysis, accounting research, financial modeling, audit-related matters, and financial reporting considerations tied to ongoing projects and strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in finance and accounting, strong analytical and modeling capabilities, and the ability to advise on highly technical or complex financial issues. This individual will work closely with finance, accounting, reporting, and project stakeholders to evaluate accounting implications, review financial data, support financial statement analysis, and help ensure sound financial treatment and presentation across major initiatives.

This role is well suited for a seasoned finance professional who is comfortable operating with a high degree of independence, interpreting accounting guidance in situations where formal precedent may be limited, and providing thoughtful recommendations in support of business-critical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Support

• Provide finance and accounting support for major projects , strategic initiatives, and potential acquisition-related activities.
• Review financial information, accounting documentation, and supporting materials to identify key financial and accounting considerations.
• Assess financial reporting implications of identified issues under applicable accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP and other relevant statutory accounting practices.
• Support accounting analysis and treatment recommendations for complex transactions, project-related activities, and special business scenarios.
• Partner with finance and accounting leadership to ensure sound interpretation and application of accounting guidance.

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Develop, review, and enhance financial models supporting business cases, project evaluations, and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze model assumptions, accounting treatment, and output accuracy to ensure financial models are well-structured and properly presented.
• Provide recommendations on complex analytical issues, including scenarios where policy guidance may be limited or require interpretation.
• Support forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and financial impact assessments tied to major initiatives.
• Help ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity across financial analysis and modeling deliverables.

Audit, Research & Special Projects

• Provide advice and support on highly complex audit matters within areas of expertise.
• Participate in large-scale business projects and special finance or accounting initiatives.
• Conduct financial and accounting research related to emerging issues, policy questions, and project-specific considerations.
• Assist finance and accounting teams with special analyses, technical research, and issue resolution.
• Support financial statement review and related analysis for special projects and reporting needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with groups such as Energy Accounting , Pipeline Accounting , Financial Reporting , project teams, and other finance stakeholders.
• Coordinate with business and project leaders to understand transaction structures, project needs, and accounting/reporting implications.
• Communicate technical financial and accounting concepts clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.
• Provide sound recommendations and guidance while operating within established controls, policies, and business objectives.

Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise, support, and provide direction to other staff as needed.
• Assist in training and developing team members in financial analysis, model development, and accounting research approaches.
• Serve as a resource for resolving highly technical or complex finance and accounting issues.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment when interpreting policy or guidance in the absence of formal precedent.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review project-related financial information, accounting materials, and supporting documentation.
• Perform financial and accounting analysis tied to major projects and potential acquisitions.
• Develop and validate financial models and supporting assumptions.
• Conduct accounting research and assess financial reporting implications of complex issues.
• Assist accounting and reporting teams with special projects and financial statement review.
• Prepare summaries, analysis, and recommendations for finance leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support audit-related questions, issue resolution, and documentation.
• Provide guidance to team members and help ensure high-quality analytical output.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting , or a related discipline required.
• Professional finance or accounting designation required, such as CPA, CFA , or similar.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, audit, or related disciplines.
• Strong experience with financial modeling , financial analysis, and accounting research.
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations on highly technical or complex financial issues.
• Experience interpreting accounting policy and guidance where formal precedent may be limited.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles, including U.S. GAAP .
• Experience supporting special projects, large business initiatives, or acquisition-related finance work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical financial issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting major capital projects , acquisitions, or other strategic business initiatives.
• Experience working with Energy Accounting , Pipeline Accounting , or utility-related financial reporting environments preferred.
• Strong background in audit support , financial statement review , and technical accounting analysis.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff in finance or accounting functions.
• Familiarity with statutory accounting practices in addition to U.S. GAAP is a plus.
• Experience in utility, energy, industrial, or infrastructure-related business environments is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Technical Accounting
• U.S. GAAP
• Audit Support
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Research
• Project Finance Support
• Acquisition / Transaction Support
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Leadership & Staff Development

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and experienced finance professional who can step into complex project and accounting situations and quickly provide structure, insight, and sound recommendations. They are comfortable working through technical accounting questions, validating financial models, and supporting major business initiatives with strong financial discipline. This person brings both deep finance expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, reporting, and project teams.