The Corporate Financial Analyst is responsible for accounting and financial support of Armada's corporate shared services functions and day-to-day treasury activities. This role serves as a key contributor to the monthly close process, corporate cost accounting, cash management, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities, identifies opportunities for improvement, and delivers results with minimal supervision. This analyst has a broad understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), along with a desire to research, passion for problem-solving, and a questioning mind.
Primary Responsibilities - Corporate Accounting
- Maintain accurate general ledger records in compliance with US GAAP.
- Perform monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
- Account for and monitor corporate shared service costs and allocations.
- Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reporting and ad hoc analyses.
- Manage processing of capital assets and respective depreciation within fixed asset accounting system.
Primary Responsibilities - Treasury and Cash Management
- Execute daily treasury activities including cash positioning, monitoring, and fund transfers.
- Maintain cash forecasts and assist in updating liquidity reporting models.
- Record and reconcile cash transactions within the ERP system; update cash roll-forwards and reconcile to General Ledger.
- Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes and reporting.
Financial Analysis and Process Improvement
- Perform routine financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Analyze monthly departmental spending and prepare budget-to-actual reporting.
- Support and complete ad hoc analyses and projects related to Armada corporate shared services and other related expenses.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Recommend and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements.
- Support system implementations, automation efforts, and special projects.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance
Preferred: CPA, MBA, or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience
- 2-4 years of accounting, finance, and/or financial analysis experience.
- Experience supporting corporate shared services organizations preferred.
- Experience in all aspects of general ledger accounting & reporting.
- ERP experience, preferably JD Edwards or similar platform.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP.
- Technology-oriented with advanced Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills and possesses desire & self-motivation to build technical skills with such applications, as well as embracing A.I. tools to create efficiencies.
- Strong attention to detail and transaction-oriented mindset, with ability to understand over-arching process flows.
- Strong work ethic with analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works well in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Other
- Position is headquartered in Wexford, PA at the Armada Supply Chain Solutions’ corporate headquarters. Hybrid Work schedule with 3 days in office per week.
- No regular business travel expected.