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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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Flex CA Office - Santa Ana, CA
Full Time
$110000.00 - $125000.00 Salary/year
Day

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager for Optima Tax Relief, LLC (“Optima”) is located in the Santa Ana, California office and reports to the Senior Vice President, Accounting. The FP&A Manager is responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The FP&A Manager must have strong financial modeling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities. This role must also champion Optima’s culture and Core Values and help to deliver the best customer experience. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making across the organization.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
  • Lead and support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
  • Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
  • Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhnace efficiency and accuracy.
  • Follow company protocols to ensure the highest level of security to protect the client Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
  • Other duties as assigned.

In order to be provided the essential training required to be successful in this role, it is mandatory that you are present for and complete all essential/initial training onsite for up to 5 business days (unless prior management approval is provided). Please note that additional onsite training may be required depending on business need.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field from an accredited institution.
  • 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, investment banking, servicing industry or similar role.
  • CFA or FMVA a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,& ABILITIES

  • Expert in financial modeling and analytical skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace suite skills, particularly Excel/Sheets and financial software applications (e.g.Tableau, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to handle and synthesize large datasets to deliver critical insights in an easy-to-digest format for management.
  • A willingness and quick ability to learn new software.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Stong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
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