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Senior FP&A Analyst

Job Posted 3/12/2025
The Common Application
Arlington, VA 22201
Category Accounting
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

  • Candidates must live in the United States.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4-6 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience preferably in a similar non-profit, marketplace businesses, and or transactional (one-time) revenue streams of $30 million or greater.
  • Experience using financial systems to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, including the ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive financial projection model.
  • Experience with financial planning and reporting software.
  • Experience with analytics and visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Qlik).
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP; ability to communicate differences in GAAP and cash financials.
  • Strong analytical/modeling skills and experience executing budgeting and strategic planning processes for complex financial reporting organizations.
  • Excel fluency and superior financial modeling, quantitative, and analytical skills with comfort creating scalable models as well as proficiency in PowerPoint/Google Slides.
  • Attention to Detail: Executes their financial analysis with a high standard of precision and accuracy.
  • Expertise: Displays a deep understanding of technical concepts and industry trends.
  • Leadership: Exhibits leadership qualities by guiding and mentoring junior team members.
  • Decision Making: Makes well-informed decisions based on experience and data analysis.
  • Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data and strong stewardship of confidential and/or sensitive information.
  • Adaptability: Ensures effective performance when faced with ambiguity, changing environments, and demands.
  • Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results.
  • Planning and Priority Setting: Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals. Includes the capacity to both think strategically and execute tactically, embodying a blend of technical, creative, business, and communication skills.
  • Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent certification.
  • Grant and/or government contracting financial modeling and reporting experience.
  • Experience with Workday Adaptive.
  • Influencing and Negotiation: Ability to influence at all levels, as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and be assertive in driving successful management strategies.
  • Presentation Skills: Effective in a variety of presentation settings (one-on-one, small, and large groups) and with peers and management team members.
  • Problem-Solving & Decision Quality: Encourages innovation and is able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective, efficient, and creative solutions.
  • A passion for higher education is a plus.

PAY RANGE

$95,000 - $101,578

BENEFITS

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:

Work-Life balance

Virtual-first office
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven company-wide holidays
Nine floating holidays
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day

floating holidays prorated depending on start date

Virtual-first support

Choice of PC of MAC laptop
May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
One-time office set-up stipend
Monthly remote work stipend
Monthly mobile stipend

Financial security

Market-based salaries
Performance-based bonus
403(b) retirement plan

5% company contribution
additional 5% company match
3-year vesting schedule
Participation may begin immediately

Health & wellness

Choice of two health insurance plans

Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection

Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Maven virtual clinic for women's and family health
Company provided life and ad&d insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
Company provided short and long-term disability insurance

Career development

Budgeted annual funds for professional development
Growth opportunities within the company

Additional perks

Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
1Password family account

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

HOW DO I APPLY

To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

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