Financial Recovery Analyst

The Financial Payment Accuracy and Recovery Analyst III is a senior-level strategic role dedicated to safeguarding the organization's financial integrity. This position is responsible for ensuring that all vendor and service provider invoices are executed with precision and in strict adherence to complex contractual obligations. By integrating advanced financial analytics with deep contract comprehension, the Analyst evaluates historical and current payment data to identify overpayments, improper charges, and liability ownership. Beyond fund recovery, this role is instrumental in designing and institutionalizing sustainable process improvements and internal controls to mitigate future payment risks across Finance, Legal, and Operations. Core Responsibilities Post-Payment Auditing: Conduct rigorous audits of processed invoices against master service agreements, rate sheets, and amendments to ensure absolute billing compliance. Financial Risk Mitigation: Analyze complex datasets to detect anomalies, including duplicate payments, unauthorized charges, and rate discrepancies, while determining definitive liability ownership. Recovery Management: Lead end-to-end overpayment recovery efforts by preparing formal claims, managing vendor disputes, and tracking recovery performance through to financial closure. Root Cause Analysis: Identify systemic process breakdowns and control gaps; conduct comprehensive analyses to determine the underlying drivers of invoice inaccuracies. Solution Design: Develop and implement preventative frameworks, including automated validations and system enhancements, to eliminate recurring payment errors. Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Accounts Payable, IT, and Business Development to deploy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and playbooks that institutionalize best practices. Contractual Translation: Convert intricate legal and commercial terms into auditable payment rules and decision frameworks for operational and financial teams. Executive Reporting: Quantify financial impact and exposure, delivering high-level justifications and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related Business discipline. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial analysis, invoice auditing, or payment integrity roles. Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP) and specialized invoice processing platforms. Contractual Literacy: Proven ability to interpret complex contractual language and apply it to operational and financial transactions. Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the job posting country. Preferred Qualifications Industry Expertise: Specific acumen in railroad logistics, including specialized invoicing and processing standards. Advanced Analytics: Proficiency in managing large, complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies; experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas. Strategic Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex financial findings to non-technical stakeholders. Influence: Proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams and driving consensus without direct hierarchical authority. Employment Details Location: Houston, TX (Headquarters) Organization: A leading firm within the logistics and energy value chain. #J-18808-Ljbffr RigUp