Blue Star Partners · 1 month ago
Senior Finance Analyst (Contract)
Wheatland, IN
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$40/hr - $48/hr
10+ years expBlue Star Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to provide high-level finance and accounting support for major projects, special initiatives, and potential acquisition-related activities. This role will involve financial analysis, accounting research, financial modeling, and ensuring sound financial treatment across major initiatives.
ConsultingEducationEnterprise SoftwareE-LearningProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide finance and accounting support for major projects, strategic initiatives, and potential acquisition-related activities
Review financial information, accounting documentation, and supporting materials to identify key financial and accounting considerations
Assess financial reporting implications of identified issues under applicable accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP and other relevant statutory accounting practices
Support accounting analysis and treatment recommendations for complex transactions, project-related activities, and special business scenarios
Partner with finance and accounting leadership to ensure sound interpretation and application of accounting guidance
Develop, review, and enhance financial models supporting business cases, project evaluations, and strategic decision-making
Analyze model assumptions, accounting treatment, and output accuracy to ensure financial models are well-structured and properly presented
Provide recommendations on complex analytical issues, including scenarios where policy guidance may be limited or require interpretation
Support forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and financial impact assessments tied to major initiatives
Help ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity across financial analysis and modeling deliverables
Provide advice and support on highly complex audit matters within areas of expertise
Participate in large-scale business projects and special finance or accounting initiatives
Conduct financial and accounting research related to emerging issues, policy questions, and project-specific considerations
Assist finance and accounting teams with special analyses, technical research, and issue resolution
Support financial statement review and related analysis for special projects and reporting needs
Partner with groups such as Energy Accounting, Pipeline Accounting, Financial Reporting, project teams, and other finance stakeholders
Coordinate with business and project leaders to understand transaction structures, project needs, and accounting/reporting implications
Communicate technical financial and accounting concepts clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise
Provide sound recommendations and guidance while operating within established controls, policies, and business objectives
Supervise, support, and provide direction to other staff as needed
Assist in training and developing team members in financial analysis, model development, and accounting research approaches
Serve as a resource for resolving highly technical or complex finance and accounting issues
Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment when interpreting policy or guidance in the absence of formal precedent
Review project-related financial information, accounting materials, and supporting documentation
Perform financial and accounting analysis tied to major projects and potential acquisitions
Develop and validate financial models and supporting assumptions
Conduct accounting research and assess financial reporting implications of complex issues
Assist accounting and reporting teams with special projects and financial statement review
Prepare summaries, analysis, and recommendations for finance leadership and project stakeholders
Support audit-related questions, issue resolution, and documentation
Provide guidance to team members and help ensure high-quality analytical output
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline required
Professional finance or accounting designation required, such as CPA, CFA, or similar
10–15 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, audit, or related disciplines
Strong experience with financial modeling, financial analysis, and accounting research
Ability to make decisions and recommendations on highly technical or complex financial issues
Experience interpreting accounting policy and guidance where formal precedent may be limited
Strong understanding of financial reporting principles, including U.S. GAAP
Experience supporting special projects, large business initiatives, or acquisition-related finance work
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical financial issues clearly
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a complex environment
Preferred
Experience supporting major capital projects, acquisitions, or other strategic business initiatives
Experience working with Energy Accounting, Pipeline Accounting, or utility-related financial reporting environments preferred
Strong background in audit support, financial statement review, and technical accounting analysis
Experience supervising or mentoring staff in finance or accounting functions
Familiarity with statutory accounting practices in addition to U.S. GAAP is a plus
Experience in utility, energy, industrial, or infrastructure-related business environments is a plus
Benefits
Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite, Monday & Friday remote)
Strong possibility of extension
Employment Type: W-2 Only
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only | Green Card holders also eligible; no visa sponsorship available
Company
Blue Star Partners
Blue Star Partners is a consulting company that provides leadership development, project management and organizing for innovation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jamal Baggett
Partner
Recent News
2025-06-30
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