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Improve Group · 1 month ago

Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

7+ years exp

Improve Group is seeking a Senior Finance & Accounting Analyst to serve as a key strategic partner to leadership, focusing on financial planning, performance analysis, and operational decision-making. The role involves blending traditional accounting responsibilities with FP&A, data-driven problem-solving, and enhancing financial visibility across the organization.

CommercialConstructionConsulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost analysis reporting for jobs and operational initiatives

Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs that track project and departmental performance

Track and expense newly assigned project costs and ensure alignment with forecast expectations

Participate in annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles

Partner with Operations and Innovation teams to build data models that support planning and resource allocation, including NPV & ROI analysis

Conduct variance analysis on budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual results, identifying actionable insights

Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Support preparation of year-end financial reports, including 1099s

Create and distribute Weekly Cash Flow reports and other ad hoc dashboards or analytical reporting

Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accurate and complete financial data

Provide accounting support for sales, inventory, labor, and project activity

Process and reconcile a variety of accounts including: Employee advances, Prepaid expenses/insurance, Fixed assets, Gift cards and petty cash, CIP & WIP, SBA loan, deferred income, and amortization schedules

Make necessary journal entries and adjustments, including monthly filing system orders

Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and compliance requirements

Assist with external audits, proposal documentation, and supporting schedules

Assist with providing information to external consultants in completion of company’s annual financial review, tax calculations, and ESOP valuation efforts

Provide support as needed with the organization’s Compliance policies and processes

Act as a finance advocate across the organization, delivering insights that help reduce costs and grow revenue

Partner early with Operations to align project execution with financial goals and ensure proper cost tracking

Collaborate with Innovation and Operations to design financial tools, models, and reporting structures

Maintain customer accounts in the CRM and support operational documentation efforts, including vehicle registrations and insurance records

Coordinate project and quarterly closeout activities with cross-functional stakeholders

Prepare, peer review, and train team members on accounting and finance best practices

Seek continuous improvement opportunities—remaining curious and exploring new areas of Finance, Accounting, and broader business operations

Qualification

FP&A experienceBudgetingForecastingGeneral ledger managementMS ExcelAccounting software proficiencySales tax knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime managementLeadership traits

Required

B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 7 years of related experience

FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in accounting software

Sales tax knowledge and experience in multiple states (international VAT experience a plus)

General ledger management experience

Experience reviewing and analyzing journal entries, accounting classifications, and other accounting/financial statements

Experience creating Balance Sheets and Income Statements

Good interpersonal and communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Must be good at organizing, time management, and deadline driven

Is expected to have good judgement, planning skills, and leadership traits

Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid driver's license

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Participation in the Employee Company Bonus (annual)

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for, through granted stocks to employees

401K retirement company match

Medical (90% premium company paid, for employee), dental, vision, company covered life insurance and disability (short and long term), optional additional life insurance

Annual company-wide event to celebrate our culture and connect with the entire workforce

PTO, Bereavement, Paid New Parent Leave, and Holidays