PM2CM
Business Analyst
Monterey Park, California, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 246 days ago
Data AnalysisFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelSAPAuditingERPHRISLeadershipCommunicationMentoringFinancial ReportingInternal AuditVariance Analysis
About the role
- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced systems and finance professional to serve as the SME for department financial systems and system-integration/implementation projects.
- This role is integral in ensuring that our financial systems, processes and vendor integrations are efficient, accurate, and aligned with organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for departmental accounting and financial systems; evaluate, drive and implement system solutions and integrations (including ERP, financial modules, vendor/invoice systems).
- Reconcile financial accounts and reports; proactively identify discrepancies or inconsistencies, recommend corrective action, and maintain strong control environments.
- Prepare and/or review assigned financial statements, analytical reports and dashboards; identify issues and drive resolution to enable timely and accurate deliverables.
- Interface with internal and external auditors (e.g., district, campus, external audit) to provide information, support audit requests, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Identify process and system weaknesses; develop and implement innovative approaches (automation, workflow redesign, controls enhancements) to improve accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.
- Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities with stakeholders and campus partners, including accruals, journal entries, debit/credit memos, GL reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Closely collaborate with accounting team members and other departments to support bond-related financial matters; evaluate bond-compliance related to accounting, reporting and invoice approval.
- Execute ad-hoc system or bond-related assignments as directed by management; act as functional lead for system enhancements, integration projects, and cross-functional collaborations.
- Proven ability to interpret historical trends, perform financial/variance analysis, create monthly financial reports, and draw actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage with all levels of the organization (finance, IT, campus stakeholders, vendor partners).
Requirements
- & Skills Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analytics) and comfortable using MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Minimum Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required.
Nice to have
- Preferred/Highly Desirable Qualifications Experience with bond accounting, vendor payment analysis, and contract/general-contractor invoice review.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) or project-management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
Benefits
- 5-10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or system/financial-systems roles; experience in higher education, public sector, or bond project environment preferred.
Company info
- Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced systems and finance professional to serve as the SME for department financial systems and system-integration/implementation projects.
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