Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst – Level II

Location: Baltimore, MD 21230

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Employment Type: 12 Months

Number of Openings: 2

Job Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join its Investment Management Finance team. The selected candidate will support financial reporting, month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and financial control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring financial reporting packages and supporting documentation.
• Compile financial data, perform variance analysis, and maintain supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and financial reconciliations.
• Prepare and organize documentation for journal entries and audit requests.
• Maintain financial trackers, process documentation, and reporting procedures.
• Follow up on outstanding activities and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with process owners, reviewers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify financial discrepancies, escalate exceptions, and communicate unresolved issues.
• Support process improvement and financial transformation initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance with established procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Associate's degree with equivalent relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Analysis.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of financial controls and audit documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Top 3 Required Skills

1. Advanced Excel & Financial Analysis

• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.

2. Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Financial reporting, account reconciliations, and control documentation.
• Experience preparing supporting schedules and audit documentation.

3. Communication & Coordination

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and escalate issues promptly.