Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented finance/accounting candidate to join a growing organization in the Saratoga Springs, New York area, where this newly established role will contribute to a collaborative and high-visibility team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, support strategic decision-making, and help shape financial planning as the business expands. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, business partnership skills, and a proactive approach to improving reporting and planning processes.

For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning activities by contributing to the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks.

• Review operating results to identify trends, explain performance against expectations, and recommend practical next steps.

• Create recurring management reports and visual dashboards that provide leadership with clear and timely financial insight.

• Collaborate with teams across operations, supply chain, and management to assess performance drivers and business conditions.

• Build and refine financial models that support decision-making, scenario analysis, and operational planning.

• Contribute to process optimization efforts and support enhancements to financial systems and reporting tools.

• Assess the financial implications of business initiatives, including acquisition-related opportunities and related analysis.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and data review to answer business questions and support evolving organizational priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 3–8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or operations-focused finance roles.
• Background supporting a manufacturing, plant, or similarly operational environment is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently in large data sets and build useful financial models.
• Experience with Oracle or comparable ERP and financial systems is a plus.
• Strong foundation in financial analysis, variance review, and ad hoc reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic, fast-moving setting.
• Clear communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.