Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client's time zone.

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Analyst to bring financial clarity, operational structure, and scalable reporting across multiple business entities. This role focuses on conducting comprehensive financial audits, improving financial systems, optimizing accounting workflows, and providing strategic financial insights that support executive decision-making. They are looking for a finance professional who can identify inefficiencies, implement best practices, and build strong financial processes while overseeing bookkeeping operations.

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for conducting financial audits, analyzing financial performance, improving reporting systems, and optimizing accounting processes across multiple companies. The Senior Financial Analyst will oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, manage bookkeeping operations, develop standardized financial reporting, and partner with leadership to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for an experienced financial professional with strong analytical skills, extensive accounting knowledge, and a passion for building scalable financial systems.

Location

Fully Remote | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Financial Audits & Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive financial audits across multiple business entities.
• Review financial statements, general ledgers, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records.
• Identify financial discrepancies, inefficiencies, and reporting inconsistencies.
• Determine root causes of financial issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with internal standards and accounting best practices.

Financial Process Improvement

• Evaluate and optimize financial workflows across multiple companies.
• Develop standardized financial reporting processes and internal controls.
• Improve month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Recommend scalable improvements for financial systems and reporting.

Financial Systems & Accounting Operations

• Utilize QuickBooks for accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Develop financial models and reports using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) processes.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation and financial record management.

Bookkeeping Leadership

• Hire, train, and manage bookkeeping personnel.
• Review bookkeeping accuracy and account reconciliations.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for bookkeeping processes.
• Maintain quality control over financial data entry and reporting.

Financial Reporting & Strategic Analysis

• Prepare financial reports for executive leadership.
• Analyze financial performance across multiple entities.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and operational improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with executive leadership to support business objectives.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals.
• Maintain financial data integrity across departments and business systems.

Qualifications Experience

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, auditing, or corporate finance.
• Experience conducting financial audits and reconciling complex financial data.
• Experience overseeing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Experience managing bookkeeping operations.
• Experience developing financial reports and strategic financial analysis.
• Experience improving financial processes and internal controls.
• Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis.

Qualifications Skills

• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Sheets.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable (AP).
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Strong financial reconciliation skills.
• Strong financial reporting and financial modeling abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong process improvement and workflow optimization capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership experience managing bookkeeping functions.

What Success Looks Like

• Financial records remain accurate, complete, and free of unresolved discrepancies.
• Standardized financial processes improve operational efficiency.
• Financial reporting is timely, accurate, and actionable.
• AP and AR processes operate efficiently with minimal errors.
• Bookkeeping operations maintain high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Leadership confidently relies on financial reporting for strategic decision-making.

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead financial transformation across multiple companies by improving reporting accuracy, strengthening financial controls, and optimizing accounting operations. The Senior Financial Analyst will directly influence strategic decision-making while helping build scalable financial systems that support long-term business growth. High performers will have opportunities to advance into Financial Controller or Head of Finance leadership roles.