Senior Financial Analyst

Houston, TX, United States

At U.S. LawShield our focus is on encouraging people to take proactive measures to improve their safety and self-defense abilities—and to serve those who do. We strive to create better-protected communities of responsible self-defenders who have the peace of mind to live their lives confidently. Our company was established in 2009. After initially launching in Texas as Texas LawShield, the demand for services developed well beyond state lines. Our coverage began to expand across the United States, which is when we became U.S. LawShield.

Today, we provide coverage in 46 states and have proudly served more than 2 million people in their self-defense journey. Ready to join our driven and talented individuals who care about protecting the rights of responsible self-defenders?

The Sr. Financial Modeling Analyst provides accurate and data-based information on a company’s profitability, assessment of value generated initiatives, benchmarking, and predicting trends. You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well-informed decisions, write reports, and monitor financial movements.

Why U.S. LawShield?

15 days of PTO per calendar year, with additional time accruing with tenure

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and additional supplemental coverage options

EAP with travel protection, counseling, and medical bill saver program

401k

Quarterly travel opportunities for our company-wide meetings

U.S. LawShield membership included with employment.

The salary for this position is $175,000, commensurate with experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

Development of complex financial models to analyze historical data and predict future trends.

Utilize various modeling techniques and software tools to create accurate financial forecasts for revenue, expenses, and other key metrics.

Conduct proper data analysis so realistic inferences can be extracted from your analysis.

Conduct financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations and potential cost savings and articulate rationale for cost savings opportunities including results of sourcing metrics to Executive leadership.

Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.

Review actual data vs. forecasts/quotes, investigate cost variances, develop tools for improving the forecasting, and trend analysis. Summarize results and report recommendations to management.

Originate new systemic approaches to gathering, capturing, tracking, and mining data.

Creative ad hoc analysis to support management decision-making in new business initiatives. This will include preparing and reviewing a variety of complex financial data and will maintain and update the marketing/sales financial models and forecasts.

Assist the CFO to facilitate budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and implementation of strategic planning initiatives from a financial perspective based on modeling insight.

Prepare ad hock models for the CEO.

With time, the Analyst will help develop, maintain, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and recommend process improvements across departments.

Requirements

Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications

Knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Excel

Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all levels of management.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or similar role

Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques and methodologies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective financial report writing.

Solid understanding of investment banking principles and practices

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

Knowledge of corporate accounting principles

Keen sense and diligence.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10-12 years of recent progressively responsible experience

Experience in Strategic Long-Term Financial Planning

Experience in Financial Forecasting, Modeling, and Analysis

Experience in Multi-entity Corporate Accounting

Experience with planning, budgeting, and forecasting systems.

What's your citizenship / employment eligibility? * What's your highest level of education completed?

College or University

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Do you now, or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.? *

This is a hybrid role for those based in the Houston area, and our corporate headquarters are located in Webster, Texas. If Houston based, are you able to work onsite, on average, 3-4 days per week? *

Would you require any relocation assistance in order to live within a commutable distance of U.S. LawShield's office in Webster, TX?

We are a pro-self-defense organization. What interests you, specifically, about U.S. LawShield and our services? *

How many years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience do you have? *

How many years of Strategic Long-Term Financial Planning experience do you have? *

How many years of Financial Forecasting and Analysis experience do you have? *

How many years of Multi-entity Corporate Accounting experience do you have? *

How many years of restructuring and optimizing financial operations experience do you have? *

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