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 plans, previous years, and the latest forecasts, identifying trends and providing actionable insights.

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

• Prepare and scrutinize variance explanations and outputs for management reporting.

• Develop and enhance 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 drivers, and margin optimization.

• Partner with Controllership to ensure accurate accounting treatment, complete accruals, and compliance with financial reporting policies.

• Identify and implement process improvements, including standardized and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel/BI dashboards.

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

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

• Support special projects aimed at revenue enhancement, price/volume analysis, and margin optimization.

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

• Ensure that Finance plays a vital 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.

• Strongly preferred 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.

• Experience with BI/dashboarding tools such as Glean, Omni, or Power BI is an advantage.

• Familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite and SAP is a plus.

• Capability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in producing executive-ready deliverables for senior leadership.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational capabilities.

• Proficiency in prioritizing and balancing competing deadlines.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with applicable short- and long-term incentives.

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Comprehensive health care benefits.

• Retirement plans.

• Vacation and additional paid time off.

• Additional offerings.