Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Kernersville, NC (In-Office)
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary

BEST Logistics Group is seeking a highly analytical, results-driven Senior Financial Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner across our seven operating divisions, providing financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis, as well as performing many accounting responsibilities related to month-end close, internal and external financial reporting, and financial controls.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping leadership make data-driven decisions that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

This position is based in our corporate office, will report directly to the CFO while working closely with the Controller and other business leaders.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.

• Analyze revenue, operating expenses, profitability, margins, and key performance indicators across all seven business divisions.

• Prepare financial forecasts and long-range financial models.

• Perform variance analysis while providing actionable recommendations.

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that improve financial performance.

• Support strategic planning initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and business expansion efforts.

• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate financial performance and improve decision-making.

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide meaningful operational insights.

Accounting Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller and Asst. Controller in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies.

• Strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce financial risk.

• Assist with annual audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.

• Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor financial integrity across all divisions.

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Support tax reporting and compliance requirements in coordination with external partners.

• Maintain consistency in accounting practices across multiple operating companies.

Operational & Systems Analysis

• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to analyze financial data, improve reporting, and support accounting operations.

• Partner with operational leaders utilizing McLeod Software (TMS) to evaluate transportation profitability, customer margins, fleet utilization, and operational performance.

• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate financial reporting processes and improve data integrity between systems.

• Develop ad hoc financial analyses to support executive decision-making.

Leadership & Team Management

• Foster strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Safety, and Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or corporate finance.

• Experience performing Controller or Assistant Controller responsibilities.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and financial modeling.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

• Experience within the transportation, trucking, logistics, or supply chain industry.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.

• Experience with McLeod Software.

• Experience with Paycom HRIS and Payroll.

• Experience supporting multiple business entities or divisions.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Financial Analysis

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Financial Reporting

• Design and implementation of internal controls