Financial Analyst

About CentralSquare Technologies

CentralSquare Technologies is recognized as Hero-Grade, serving as the trusted provider of public sector software across North America. Over 8,000 agencies depend on our comprehensive, cloud-based platform for managing critical operations, from dispatch and records to permitting and payroll. We operate with a strong sense of purpose, standing with our heroes and committed to supporting the public sector with software designed for significant impact.

At CentralSquare, you will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to complex web-based enterprise applications that serve Public Servants throughout North America. Our software impacts over 250 million citizens in the US, and we are dedicated to revolutionizing how agencies meet citizen needs, improve quality of life, and build safer, smarter communities. We are looking for exceptional candidates to join us in this mission.

We are committed to fostering career growth, rewarding hard work with competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Our flexible work environment promotes an excellent work-life balance, whether you choose to work in the office or remotely.

The Role: Financial Analyst

As a Financial Analyst at CentralSquare Technologies, you will be crucial in providing CentralSquare Leadership with high-quality, detailed, and complex analyses. Your insights will help management understand trends, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and support strategic decision-making to enhance business results. You will also be responsible for compiling and preparing reports, graphs, and charts to analyze and illustrate financial forecasts and business trends.

Job Duties Include

• Responsible for planning and forecasting cycles, including annual plans, quarterly forecasts, periodic reviews, and updates.
• Analyze business performance and develop recommendations for improvements in revenue growth or resource allocation.
• Communicate financial results to management, ensuring effective access to information for business leaders.
• Consider the effects on relevant IT infrastructure and controllership, from both a functional and systems perspective.
• Support cross-functional business partners with necessary analysis, reporting, and collaboration to drive sound business decisions aligned with company targets and goals.
• Work with accounting and business partners to ensure accurate and timely financial results are reported to the business and external customers.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for customized complex data/reports in a timely and flexible manner.
• Act as a key contributor on cross-functional and companywide financial analysis initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, including business planning, budget variance analysis, and interaction with operational groups.
• Software and SaaS company experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Salesforce.com, SAP, Vena, and PowerBI is highly desirable.
• Revenue Recognition experience is highly desirable.
• Cross-Functional / Business Partnership experience, especially supporting a sales function, is highly desirable.
• Experience with Business Case development.
• Exposure to M&A activity.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Business Planning
• Budget Variance Analysis
• KPIs
• Financial Reporting
• Revenue Recognition
• SaaS Metrics
• Salesforce.com
• PowerBI