Financial Analyst

The Standard

Financial Analyst at The Standard specializing in managing operating expenses and providing insights for strategic decision-making. Collaborating within the Financial Planning and Analysis team to support operational efficiency.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,250 - $111,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Regularly monitor and analyze all operating expenses, ensure expenses are booked accurately and in a timely manner, review and approve invoices
Prepare accurate journal entries for month-end close
Perform in-depth analysis of operating expenses to identify key drivers and trends impacting costs
Prepare comprehensive expense reports with variance analysis, highlighting areas of concern and potential cost-saving initiatives
Utilize financial systems to streamline the preparation of financial reports
Participate in the annual budgeting process by providing input on expected operating expenses
Regularly review and update forecast projections based on changing business conditions
Prepare insightful presentations for business partners, highlighting key financial metrics and actionable recommendations
Establish and maintain collaborative relationship within the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
MBA (preferred)
CPA, CFA, CMA Certification (preferred)
5-7 years progressively responsible experience in the preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience
Firm knowledge of data structure and system design concepts as well as experience with query and analysis tools
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
Expense experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesvariance analysisfinancial reportingbudgetingforecast projectionsdata structuresystem designquery toolsanalysis toolsexpense analysis

Soft Skills

collaborative relationshipcommunicationpresentation skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBACPACFACMA