Financial Analyst

Thought Industries

Financial Analyst supporting FP&A and accounting at Thought Industries, which provides learning and talent development technology. Preparing reports, budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and financial analyses.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and modeling, with proficiency in Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel. Capable of translating complex data into actionable insights while ensuring data integrity and efficiency in financial processes.

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Financial ReportingSage IntacctMicrosoft ExcelVariance AnalysisBudgeting

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingVariance AnalysisJournal EntriesAccrualsP&L AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationData AnalysisKPI DashboardsVendor Bill CodingFinancial Data Integrity

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical MindsetAttention to DetailStructured Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctSalesforceMicrosoft ExcelBill.comClaude (AI)

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingEconomicsERP SystemsCRM Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and distribute recurring management reporting packages, including month-end financials, variance analyses, and KPI dashboards
Support ad hoc financial and operational analyses that inform business decisions
Translate data into clear, concise narratives for management audiences
Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecast cycles
Maintain and update financial models with actuals, forecast updates, and scenario assumptions
Partner with department heads to review P&Ls, track spend against budget, and flag variances
Collaborate directly with the accounting team during monthly and quarterly close
Perform journal entries, accruals, and reporting in Sage Intacct
Review, code, and approve vendor bills and credit card transactions in Bill.com
Record and reconcile daily bank activity with Sage Intacct
Assist with monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations
Support the accounting team with ad hoc reporting requests
Ensure financial data integrity between source systems and reporting outputs
Work daily in Sage Intacct, Salesforce, and Microsoft Excel
Leverage Claude (AI) to accelerate analysis, drafting, and research
Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
2–4 years of relevant experience; internships count
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling
Working knowledge of basic accounting concepts, including debits/credits, accruals, and P&L versus balance sheet
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Structured thinker with an analytical mindset and high attention to detail
Experience with Sage Intacct or another ERP system preferred
Exposure to Salesforce or a similar CRM preferred
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT in a professional context preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work option
Bonus eligibility