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Senior Financial Analyst

Optimize Search Group
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the financial and operational performance of a fast-growing, project-based reconstruction and restoration business. This role will serve as a key finance partner to operations, with a primary focus on tracking job performance, analyzing margins, and providing visibility into project-level financials.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 1–3 years of experience in finance or public accounting who are looking to transition into a more operationally focused, forward-looking finance role.


Selling Points:

  • PE backed and great opportunity to get exposure to the PE world
  • Great culture with this role having significant autonomy under strong leadership
  • Will be involved in diligence and analysis of acquisitions down the road


Key Responsibilities

Operations Finance Partnership (~75%)

  • Partner directly with operations leaders to monitor and analyze job-level performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and profitability
  • Track and report on project progress, billings, and backlog, ensuring alignment with financial expectations
  • Analyze job cost variances and identify risks or opportunities impacting project margins
  • Support forecasting and budgeting processes, with a focus on project pipeline and revenue conversion
  • Assist in improving job costing, reporting accuracy, and financial visibility across active projects
  • Provide actionable insights to operations to drive margin improvement and cost control


Financial Analysis & Reporting (~25%)

  • Support month-end close through variance analysis and reporting
  • Assist in preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making
  • Contribute to process improvements and financial modeling initiatives
  • Will be involved in due diligence and analysis of acquisition targets as that becomes a priority


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 1–3 years of experience in: Financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance OR Public accounting (audit or advisory), ideally with exposure to project-based or construction businesses
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
  • Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities



Only local candidates OR those wiling to relocate without assistance will be considered

Additionally, no sponsorship will be available for this role

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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