What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst II position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Description
This role supports the Global Services Finance team with a primary focus on month-end close and forecasting activities for all operating expenses (OpEx). Key responsibilities include refreshing and maintaining recurring reports, preparing and reviewing journal entries (accruals and reclasses), performing variance analysis, and maintaining GL mapping. The role will also provide ongoing reporting and forecasting support, track risks and opportunities to forecast, support PO and invoice requests, perform ad hoc analysis, and assist with preparing presentation materials.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with SG&A/OpEx management, strong working knowledge of GAAP, and hands-on experience with Oracle (or a similar ERP) and Excel, including working with large data sets and power pivots. The individual should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, work independently with minimal oversight, and build effective relationships with Finance and Accounting partners.
Preferred candidates will have 25 years of relevant experience and a bachelors degree in finance or accounting. Experience as a Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, or similar role is highly relevant.
Work location is Marlborough, MA, with an onsite preference; however, remote candidates working East Coast (EST) hours will be considered for the right and timely hire. The assignment is expected to run through July 2026, with the potential to extend based on business needs. The typical schedule falls within a 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EST window, MondayThursday, and will be confirmed at time of hire.
Pay rate range: ****** per hour
Onsite @ Marlborough but open to remote for the right and timely hire
Target Start Date: ASAP
Is timeline flexible? If yes, explain: no
Expected Assignment Duration: through July, with potential to extend depending on business needs
Onesentence business justification for this role: This role will support the Global Service organization, primarily focused on monthend close activities (including journal entries), refreshing and maintaining recurring reports, and maintaining GL mapping.
Success criteria for first 90 days (what success looks like): Able to complete all close and reporting responsibilities with little oversight; understanding of the spend, vendors, and processes
TEAM & ENVIRONMENT:
Team size: Immediate team of 4
Reporting structure / key stakeholders: Finance Director of Global Services
Primary people this role works with: Finance Director, Finance team, Accounting
SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS
Typical schedule: Within 9am-5pm window EST; Monday-Thursday ; would like to agree upon schedule at time of hiring
Shift start time: 9AM EST
Shift end time: 4PM or 5PM EST
Overtime expected (Y/N): N
Weekend work expected (Y/N): N
Travel required (Y/N, % if yes): N
Dress code: business casual if onsite or on video calls
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Top 3 required skills (ranked):
1. OpEx management (reporting, forecasting & variance analysis)
2. Excel, including power pivots, comfortable with large sets of data
3. Oracle or similar ERP
Musthave skills (hard stop if missing): understanding of GAAP accounting
Nicetohave or trainable skills: collaboration
Required certifications or training: Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
Acceptable background examples (even if not a perfect match on paper): Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst II, Accountant, Senior Accountant
EXPERIENCE GUARDRAILS
Desired years of experience: 2-5 years of experience
SOFT SKILLS & WORK STYLE
Important soft skills: positive attitude
Preferred work style (independent, teambased, fastpaced, etc.): independent, fast-paced
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Number of interview rounds: 1
Interview format (phone/video/onsite): Video or Onsite
Open to singleround interview for nonsenior roles (Y/N): Yes
AVAILABILITY & DAYONE READINESS
Planned PTO that may affect interviews: n/a
Dayone systems, access, tools, or equipment needed: laptop, Microsoft Suite, Oracle, Essbase
Any additional details that would help identify the right candidate (team dynamic, opportunity sell points, comparable titles, etc.): Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst II, Senior Accountant
Our preference is someone on-site in Marlborough, MA but were open to remote (east coast hours) for the right candidate. The anticipated duration is through July 2026, with potential to extend based on business needs.
This role supports the Global Services Finance team with a primary focus on month-end close and forecasting activities for all operating expenses (OpEx). Key responsibilities include refreshing and maintaining recurring reports, preparing and reviewing journal entries (accruals and reclasses), performing variance analysis, and maintaining GL mapping. The role will also provide ongoing reporting and forecasting support, track risks and opportunities to forecast, support PO and invoice requests, perform ad hoc analysis, and assist with preparing presentation materials.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with SG&A/OpEx management, strong working knowledge of GAAP, and hands-on experience with Oracle (or a similar ERP) and Excel, including working with large data sets and power pivots. The individual should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, work independently with minimal oversight, and build effective relationships with Finance and Accounting partners.
Preferred candidates will have 25 years of relevant experience and a bachelors degree in finance or accounting. Experience as a Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, or similar role is highly relevant.
Work location is Marlborough, MA, with an onsite preference; however, remote candidates working East Coast (EST) hours will be considered for the right and timely hire. The assignment is expected to run through July 2026, with the potential to extend based on business needs. The typical schedule falls within a 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EST window, MondayThursday, and will be confirmed at time of hire.
Pay rate range: ****** per hour
Onsite @ Marlborough but open to remote for the right and timely hire
Target Start Date: ASAP
Is timeline flexible? If yes, explain: no
Expected Assignment Duration: through July, with potential to extend depending on business needs
Onesentence business justification for this role: This role will support the Global Service organization, primarily focused on monthend close activities (including journal entries), refreshing and maintaining recurring reports, and maintaining GL mapping.
Success criteria for first 90 days (what success looks like): Able to complete all close and reporting responsibilities with little oversight; understanding of the spend, vendors, and processes
TEAM & ENVIRONMENT:
Team size: Immediate team of 4
Reporting structure / key stakeholders: Finance Director of Global Services
Primary people this role works with: Finance Director, Finance team, Accounting
SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS
Typical schedule: Within 9am-5pm window EST; Monday-Thursday ; would like to agree upon schedule at time of hiring
Shift start time: 9AM EST
Shift end time: 4PM or 5PM EST
Overtime expected (Y/N): N
Weekend work expected (Y/N): N
Travel required (Y/N, % if yes): N
Dress code: business casual if onsite or on video calls
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Top 3 required skills (ranked):
1. OpEx management (reporting, forecasting & variance analysis)
2. Excel, including power pivots, comfortable with large sets of data
3. Oracle or similar ERP
Musthave skills (hard stop if missing): understanding of GAAP accounting
Nicetohave or trainable skills: collaboration
Required certifications or training: Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
Acceptable background examples (even if not a perfect match on paper): Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst II, Accountant, Senior Accountant
EXPERIENCE GUARDRAILS
Desired years of experience: 2-5 years of experience
SOFT SKILLS & WORK STYLE
Important soft skills: positive attitude
Preferred work style (independent, teambased, fastpaced, etc.): independent, fast-paced
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Number of interview rounds: 1
Interview format (phone/video/onsite): Video or Onsite
Open to singleround interview for nonsenior roles (Y/N): Yes
AVAILABILITY & DAYONE READINESS
Planned PTO that may affect interviews: n/a
Dayone systems, access, tools, or equipment needed: laptop, Microsoft Suite, Oracle, Essbase
Any additional details that would help identify the right candidate (team dynamic, opportunity sell points, comparable titles, etc.): Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst II, Senior Accountant
Our preference is someone on-site in Marlborough, MA but were open to remote (east coast hours) for the right candidate. The anticipated duration is through July 2026, with potential to extend based on business needs.