Financial Analyst
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions, Oak Brook, IL, United States
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions currently has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst in our Oak Brook, IL headquarters. Reporting to the Controller, this position provides a variety of analytical support to the senior leadership team. This is a high visibility position with significant opportunity to provide meaningful insights to the senior leadership team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively support and contribute to the Annual Budgeting process, including developing budgets by working with team members and department heads
Prepare complex ad-hoc reporting and analysis as assigned
Assist the CEO with M&A – financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction integration
Prepare analyses, forecasts, and other reports for banks and investors
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounting department
Support Accounting team as needed
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Data-driven mindset with advanced Excel skills and Bower BI preferred
Strong analytical, problem solving, and deduction skills
Ability to understand operations and sales and the financial results they create
Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines
High level of integrity and professionalism and the ability to maintain confidential information
Excellent written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Personal integrity and commitment to individual and team accountability
Detail-oriented and committed to 100% accuracy of all information
Strong IT skills including an understanding of ERP systems; experience with IT systems upgrades or implementations is a plus
Experience with operational accounting in a professional service, legal, or consulting company preferred
Experience in a rapid growth environment preferredExperience in a high transactional volume business is a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values
MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Must be 21 years of age
3-5 years of financial or accounting work experience
Advanced level Microsoft excel
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, PowerPoint)
Public accounting experience preferred with Big 4 experience a plus
Previous experience in Aviation or Manufacturing is preferred
CPA preferred
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
What does LAUNCH offer you?
On top of competitive compensation, if you join our team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and parental leave
401(k) company match
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance, long term and short-term disability and other ancillary plans
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively support and contribute to the Annual Budgeting process, including developing budgets by working with team members and department heads
Prepare complex ad-hoc reporting and analysis as assigned
Assist the CEO with M&A – financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction integration
Prepare analyses, forecasts, and other reports for banks and investors
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounting department
Support Accounting team as needed
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Data-driven mindset with advanced Excel skills and Bower BI preferred
Strong analytical, problem solving, and deduction skills
Ability to understand operations and sales and the financial results they create
Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines
High level of integrity and professionalism and the ability to maintain confidential information
Excellent written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Personal integrity and commitment to individual and team accountability
Detail-oriented and committed to 100% accuracy of all information
Strong IT skills including an understanding of ERP systems; experience with IT systems upgrades or implementations is a plus
Experience with operational accounting in a professional service, legal, or consulting company preferred
Experience in a rapid growth environment preferredExperience in a high transactional volume business is a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values
MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Must be 21 years of age
3-5 years of financial or accounting work experience
Advanced level Microsoft excel
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, PowerPoint)
Public accounting experience preferred with Big 4 experience a plus
Previous experience in Aviation or Manufacturing is preferred
CPA preferred
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
What does LAUNCH offer you?
On top of competitive compensation, if you join our team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and parental leave
401(k) company match
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance, long term and short-term disability and other ancillary plans
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