Finance Compliance Analyst at Parlinum Consulting

The Finance Operations & Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining regulatory compliance while driving automation and process improvements across finance systems. This role supports the organization's financial operations by maintaining robust internal controls, optimizing financial workflows, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The analyst collaborates with Accounting, FP&A, IT, and business stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and scalability of financial processes, support audit activities, and implement best practices in financial systems management.

Key Responsibilities:

       i.          Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

     ii.          Monitor and maintain compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies

    iii.          Identify, document, and implement opportunities to automate manual finance processes and workflows

   iv.          Support month-end and year-end close activities including account reconciliations and journal entries

     v.          Collaborate with accounting team on variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies

   vi.          Assist in the implementation, configuration, and ongoing improvement of ERP and finance systems

  vii.          Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of financial processes, controls, and standard operating procedures

viii.          Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and responding to information requests

   ix.          Partner with cross-functional teams to improve data flow and integration between financial and operational systems

     x.          Conduct control testing and risk assessments to identify process gaps and develop remediation plans

   xi.          Provide training and support to team members on financial systems and process changes

  xii.          Assist with SOX compliance activities including control documentation and testing

xiii.          Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement

Required Qualifications:

       i.          Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

     ii.          Quick learner with ability to understand complex financial processes and system integrations

    iii.          Strong understanding of financial controls, GAAP, and regulatory compliance requirements

   iv.          Process improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions

     v.          Advanced proficiency in MS Excel including financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros

   vi.          Experience with ERP or financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or Workday

  vii.          Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

viii.          Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

   ix.          Excellent project management and organizational skills

     x.          Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships across teams

Preferred Tools & Skills:

       i.          ERP Systems: Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday

     ii.          Process automation tools and workflow management platforms

    iii.          Financial reporting and business intelligence tools

   iv.          Understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls frameworks

     v.          Experience with audit processes and control testing methodologies

Education Required:

       i.          Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Nice to Have:

       i.          Experience with Workday, Jira, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, AWS, SAP, Snowflake