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Beyond Finance
Senior Analyst
Skills
SQL QueriesLookerAIFinancial AnalysisProcess Improvement
3 months ago
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Important information
Salary:
$85,000 – $105,000 / year
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
16 October 2026
What they need
Who you are
- The best candidate is fluent in U.S. GAAP, comfortable in the general ledger, and takes pride in numbers that tie out
- We are looking for a self-motivated analyst with strong judgment, high standards and the ability to explain the story behind the numbers to leaders at every level
- Strong U.S. GAAP foundation and comfort working with the general ledger, trial balance and account mappings
- High standards of accuracy and precision, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated integrity
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the instinct to question numbers that do not look right
- Strong written, verbal and quantitative communication skills, including the ability to explain complex results simply to non-finance partners
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities through the monthly close cycle
- Self-motivated with exceptional follow-through, and a desire to learn the business and question the status quo
- High potential and ambition to grow within the Finance organization
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate accounting, public accounting or corporate finance
- Excellent Excel and data skills, with experience building and maintaining financial models
- Hands-on experience using Claude, Gemini or another AI platform to support analysis, reporting or process automation
- CPA license or public accounting experience
- Experience at a PE-backed company, or with lender and investor reporting
- Experience with NetSuite or a similar structured ERP system
- Knowledge of BI tools (such as Looker) and SQL or database structures
- Understanding of, and ability to build, projection curves
What the job involves
- The Senior Analyst, FP&A is the engine behind our monthly financial reporting. You will own actuals-versus-forecast (AvF) reporting, keep our financial models tied to the accounting books each month, and run the ad hoc analysis that leadership relies on to make decisions
- You will work side by side with the Sr. Director of FP&A and have regular visibility to the CFO and executive team
- You will also help shape how the team works by building AI-assisted workflows that make reporting faster, more consistent and more reliable
- We are a PE-backed, multi-entity finance company in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Build financial models in Excel based on historical financial and operating data
- Ensure model accuracy while enhancing model quality
- Recommend and implement model process improvement measures
- Analyze and identify data required to support financial models; operational and financial records
- Load and map monthly accounting actuals from the general ledger (NetSuite) into the operating and forecast models, ensuring the model ties to Accounting's closed books
- Conduct scenario analysis based on strategic business decisions to access profitability and financial business risks
- Build and improve repeatable, AI-assisted reporting workflows that reduce manual effort and strengthen model quality and controls
- Own monthly actuals-versus-forecast (AvF) reporting across the GAAP income statement, cash income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, delivered on a close-driven timeline
- Meet with division leads to discuss monthly variances and organizational changes that may affect financial results
- Partner with the business leadership to support monthly and quarterly assumption driver updates, the Annual Operating Plan and lender budgets
- Run ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for the Sr. Director of FP&A, CFO and executive leadership
- Support board, lender and investor reporting, including preparing schedules and reviewing financial packages for accuracy
Benefits
- Generous PTO: Salaried employees enjoy unlimited PTO to be used responsibly, and hourly employees start accruing 15 PTO days per year (with more days added annually). In addition, you’ll enjoy 8 paid holidays each year.
- Competitive Health Care Plans: Full-time employees receive major national carrier medical (multiple), dental (multiple), and vision plans; short and long-term disability; FSAs; and more, for both themselves and their dependents.
- 401(k) Matching: Once you join our team you are instantly eligible for our matching program with immediate vesting. We match 100% of your first 3% contribution and then 50% of the next 2%.
- Paid Referral Program: Earn up to $20,000 — yes! $20,000 — for connecting us with a wonderful new hire. Talent knows talent, and we like to reward our people for being our very best recruiters!
- Paid Parental Leave: After one year of employment, new moms can receive up to 10 weeks paid leave. Don’t worry, dads! You’ll receive 5 weeks. This time includes 2 extra weeks of PTO following a birth, adoption or foster care placement.
- Work/Life Harmony: While we have amazing office atmospheres for in-person collaboration, social events, and team-building, many employees also enjoy the flexibility of working on a hybrid or remote basis.
- LifeMart Discount Program: Get access to travel, food, tuition, child care, clothing, car purchase and many other types of discounts through the LifeMart program.
- At-home Equipment Provisions: Need a monitor, keyboard or other equipment to help you stay productive and healthy at work? We’ve got you covered. We’ll also make sure you have all the equipment needed to be successful.
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