Financial Analyst United States + Apply + + + + About CentralSquare Technologies CentralSquare is a unique enterprise software company whose mission is to build safer, smarter, more connected communities. More than 8,000 public sector agencies trust CentralSquare solutions each and every day. We serve governments of all sizes, from small towns to major cities, to make delivering public services less costly and more efficient. Job Description What We’re About At CentralSquare, you’ll get the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within a company that builds complex web-based enterprise applications for our Public Servants across North America. As over 250 Million citizens in the US are impacted by CentralSquare Software, we are on a trajectory to revolutionize the way agencies address citizens’ needs by improving quality of life and building safer, smarter communities...and we need great candidates to do it! Looking to grow your career? That’s great! Hard work should be rewarded, and we are committed to cultivating careers while providing competitive compensation and a great benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Our flexible work environment also enables you to take advantage of an excellent work-life balance whether you are in office or working remotely. Job SummaryThis role will be responsible for providing management with high-quality, detailed and highly complex analyses to help management understand trends, identify key performance indicators (“KPI’s”) and support decision-making to better drive business results. This role will also compile and prepare reports, graphs, and charts of data developed to help analyze and illustrate forecasts and business trends.Job Duties Include:• Develops, prepares, and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual business results; monitors achievement versus budget/plan; and communicates analyses to management• Works closely with finance leaders and business line management to ensure that results and variances are reported and analyzed in accordance with the business plans and any subsequent modifications to them• Maintains and enhances the various forecasting and investment models used by the Finance department• Supports the development and preparation of annual business plans and budgets, periodic strategic and long-range planning, and other ad hoc analyses and reports, as required• Analyzes and prepares financial forecast/projections including professional services revenue projections and software development investment requirements• Resolves highly technical or complex analytical situations as well as assisting others in upgrading their analytical and research skills• Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts• Partnering with business leaders, proving proactive analysis and reporting to drive and support sound business decisions• Develops continuous process improvements throughout the finance organization and other supporting teams• Leverages strong working knowledge of back office accounting and finance support systems including forecasting/planning software, general ledger accounting systems, and business intelligence tools to facilitate analysis.• Performs all other duties as assigned. Skills & Requirements Requirements:• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or in a related field preferred.• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.• Minimum 2 -4 years working with financial analysis, including business planning, budget variance analysis, and interacting with operational groups.• In-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting, financial analysis techniques, cash flow analysis, various business environments, and the impact decisions can have on other parts of an organization.• Excellent PC skills with strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint• Advanced data management skills