Senior Financial Analyst, Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Create and sustain detailed financial forecasts, budgets, and management reports for the Travel Services portfolio.

• Monitor operational and financial metrics to guide strategic decision-making.

• Conduct variance analysis against the plan, previous year, and latest forecast.

• Recognize trends and provide actionable insights.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

• Prepare and review variance explanations and management reporting outputs.

• Develop and improve financial models for travel programs, hospitality packages, and event operations.

• Take ownership of program- and event-level profitability reporting within the Travel Services portfolio.

• Collaborate with business leaders to assess revenue performance, cost factors, and margin optimization.

• Work alongside Controllership on accounting treatment, accrual completeness, and adherence to financial reporting policies.

• Propel process enhancements, including standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel/BI dashboards.

• Assist with contract analysis and revenue recognition considerations, including principal versus agent distinctions.

• Contribute to systems and reporting initiatives, focusing on data integrity and controls across finance platforms.

• Aid in special projects related to revenue enhancement, price/volume analysis, and margin optimization.

• Be prepared to work extended hours during peak event and reporting times, month-end close, and critical travel program deadlines.

• Ensure that Finance plays a crucial role in decisions that have financial implications.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or analytics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

• Strong preference for experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment sectors.

• Solid understanding of financial closing processes, P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers.

• Advanced skills in financial modeling and Excel.

• Capability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience producing executive-ready deliverables for senior leadership.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to prioritize and manage competing deadlines effectively.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

• Familiarity with BI/dashboarding tools such as Glean, Omni, or Power BI is a plus.

• Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite and SAP is advantageous.

• Willingness to work extended hours during peak event and reporting periods.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive local rewards packages.

• Base salary.

• Short- and long-term incentives, as applicable.

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Health care benefits.

• Retirement plans.

• Vacation and other paid time off.

• Additional offerings.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and applicable state or local laws.