Senior Financial Analyst at American Financial Group

Augusta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; MBA is a plus
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in P&L and Budget Analysis, month-end close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
Strong GAAP knowledge
Proven ability to complete projects on time and accurately
ERP software experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics/Great Plains)
Preferred experience with business intelligence tools such as Hyperion, TM1, or Power BI

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly financial expenses and revenues versus budget for designated cost centers
Provide strategic financial recommendations to P&L owners
Support month-end close activities, including audit reviews and adjusting journal entries
Collaborate on pricing models for multimillion-dollar client proposals
Monitor financial interactions with clients, employees, and temporary staff, assessing trends
Prepare and input monthly journal entries to the general ledger
Maintain and refine reporting systems to gather and generate key financial information
Assist with annual financial preparations for external audits
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages
Prepare ad-hoc financial data for division managers and senior leadership
Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with senior management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GAAPNetSuiteSAPDynamicsGreat PlainsHyperionTM1Power BIP&L AnalysisBudget AnalysisMonth-End CloseJournal EntriesBalance Sheet Reconciliations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Financial Analyst position?

The salary is up to $110,000.

Is this a remote or hybrid role, and what are the location details?

This is a hybrid role in Augusta, GA, requiring 2 days per week in the office with remote flexibility on other days.

What skills and experience are required for this Senior Financial Analyst role?

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; minimum 5 years’ experience in P&L and Budget Analysis, month-end close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations; strong GAAP knowledge; ERP software experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics/Great Plains); and preferred experience with BI tools like Power BI.

What is the company culture like at American Financial Group?

The office environment is collaborative and hybrid, promoting work-life balance.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Financial Analyst position?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (MBA preferred), at least 5 years of experience in P&L analysis, budgeting, month-end closes, and ERP systems, plus strong GAAP knowledge and the ability to deliver projects on time.