Senior Financial Analyst
We seek an engaging analyst who has a strong desire to make an impact, takes pride in their work, and has a service-oriented and analytical mindset. The right candidate will be able to simplify complex ideas, utilize their creativity and analytical capabilities to bring clarity to existing business opportunities, and have the power to positively influence leaders at the highest level through timely, accurate and insightful analysis and genuine curiosity / problem solving.
The Senior Financial Analyst reports directly to the Finance Manager. The position may either work fully remote or under a hybrid schedule based out of any of Ascent's twenty US-based office locations.
The Senior Financial Analyst will support one of Ascent's three business segments (Ascent On-Demand, International Freight Forwarding, Brokerage & Managed Transportation) and share in the support of all corporate functional departments.
Supported corporate functional departments include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Commercial
- Human Capital
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Provider Development
Supported business segments (P&Ls) include the following, along with their relevant business lines within each segment :
Ascent On-DemandInternational Freight ForwardingBrokerage & Managed TransportationKey responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst are as follows :
Support Ascent's Global Annual Financial Planning & Continuous Financial Forecasting Program by working collaboratively with internal business partners and the FP&A team to create an annual financial plan and forecasts for Ascent's corporate functional departments and business lines, and other areas as assignedSupport Ascent's Monthly Financial Review Program by working collaboratively with internal business partners and your FP&A teammates to facilitate monthly financial reviews for Ascent's business lines and for other areas as assignedSupport the maintenance and expansion of Ascent's FP&A Technology Platform, which is comprised of Alteryx workflows, a Snowflake data warehouse, Power BI dashboards and Excel based reports. The underlying data of the warehouse is sourced from various transportation management systems and the Great Plains accounting systemSupport the completion of the projects and initiatives from the Annual FP&A Continuous Improvement PlanPerform ad-hoc analysis & reporting as assigned and assist with special projects to support strategic decision-making.Develop proficiency in all relevant financial systems, policies, and procedures.What You'll Bring :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar degree3-5 years of work experience in financial planning and analysis (logistics industry experience not required)Working knowledge of financial statement concepts and GAAP.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and preferably Great Plains, Power BI, Power Query, Snowflake and AlteryxStrong verbal and written communication skillsPeriodic travel may be requiredAscent's Competitive Benefits :
401(k) and employer matchingLife InsuranceHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Wellness ProgramPaid HolidaysEmployee Recognition ProgramsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Tuition ReimbursementHealth Savings Account (HSA)Overtime, Differential & Bonus PaySalary Range : $90,000 - $110,000
