Financial Analyst

Communications Engineering Co

Urbandale, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Actuals, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Support, Depth Perception, Driver's License, English Language, Financial Analysis, Financial Metrics, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Urbandale, IA
POSTED
7 days ago

SUMMARY:

Serves as a key member of the Company''s Accounting Team, responsible for developing

complex models and high-level dashboards, tracking the company''s financial performance

against plan, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create

forecasts/budgets, and helping management make tactical and strategic decisions by

providing periodic reports.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Produce and create yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, or daily reports including key

performance metrics and financial results.

  • Assists with the preparation of the Company''s periodic financial statements

accurately and timely, consistent with up-to-date accounting regulatory guidance and

finance leadership expectations. Monitor actuals vs budget, investigating variances

and proposing corrective actions.

  • Provide analytical forecasting, reporting, and project support. Analyze the data

and collaborate with business partners on cross functional management

initiatives.

  • Create and analyze detailed financial models to support decision-making and assist

with change management initiatives.

  • Assist the Accounting Team in other areas of support such as billing, collections, or adhoc reporting requirements. Identifying and driving efficiencies and controls in the

processes and tools.

  • Support the budgeting, auditing and tax processes
  • Partner with all teams to ensure financial accuracy and provide financial information in a

clear and concise manner.

  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Four-year degree from an accredited college, university, or technical institution with

coursework in Accounting/Finance, Analytics or business, or substitute 2 years''

pertinent experience for each year of education.

  • Previous skill, knowledge, or experience specifically in financial analysis or accounting.
  • Must have a valid driver''s license.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and lead well at all levels of the

organization and with external parties (e.g. customers).

  • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment

and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
  • Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Able to effectively manage multiple tasks within a complex organization, demonstrating

ability to plan, organize, implement, and control.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment)
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel is essential.
  • Experience with Power BI for preferred. Ability to quickly learn is

essential.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The duties of this job require the employee to effectively talk and hear English language

communications.

  • The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
  • Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
  • Reaching, grasping and carrying activities also required.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

  • Above average intellectual ability and excellent judgment are needed to deal effectively

with a wide range of problem solving and trouble shooting activities.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to

seasonal temperature fluctuations.

"Essential duties and responsibilities" describe those functions considered to be essential to

the performance of the job. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate

individuals with disabilities.

Communications Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We are committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce. Qualified females,

minorities, veterans and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply

About the Company

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Communications Engineering Co