Financial Analyst Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Financial Analyst (11-043-PPL-MA) Company: Public Consulting Group Location: Boston, MA Description: 11-043-PPL-MA Job Description Provide operational and analytical support for the management team including audit, risk management, performance tracking, issue/opportunity identification, forecasting and other information/analytical needs. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Perform Internal Audits (60%) Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements. Establishes system controls to improve existing systems. Track and report rate and payments discrepancies Liaise with external auditors, tax auditors, clients, etc. Assist in establishing, monitoring, evaluating, developing and implementing strategies for all aspects of risk management. Perform analysis of data using statistical analysis tools including SQL, Excel, and present results and recommendations to management. Identify opportunities to leverage statistical solutions to business problems. Provide financial analysis and data support to other groups/departments including Finance, Project Management and Corporate Development as needed. Provides analysis and feedback on financial performance and key performance measures. Meet daily, weekly, monthly and quarter end deadlines for management reporting deliverables. Build ad hoc reporting as needed. 2. Perform Clients Account Reconciliation (25%) Perform clients' payroll and invoice reconciliation on quarterly basis. Perform consumers' budget reconciliation for audits and closing programs. Analyze accuracy of monthly financial reports prepared for consumers. Work with IT staff to ensure all payments are properly posting to GL and consumers' budgets. Collaborate with Business Analysts and Program Managers to evaluate results of monitoring activities and ensure follow up action until desired standards are achieved. Recommend systems to evaluate collection efforts and their comparison to the company's goals and standards. Responsible for back office functions, including AP and payroll. 3. Support Bank Reconciliation (20%) Collaborate with Finance staff to ensure all checks are reconciled in Bank Ledger Entry. Manage, track and reconcile balances throughout the year, validating open balances. Work with FO Specialists and CS on validating payments to be reported as acclaimed property. Test system functionality prior to release of changes to production environment. Required Skills Technical competencies a must. Excellent accounting, reportingand control skills and general business acumen. Excellent quantitative and analytic reasoning skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work in fast paced environment. Ability to work collaboratively with other lines of business. Detailed and process improvement oriented. Outstanding PC spreadsheet skills required. Database design and troubleshooting skills preferred. Solid organizational and analytical skills. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred. Financial analysis experience. Job Location Boston, MA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Financial Analyst - Level II Company: Veritude Location: Boston, MA Description: We are looking for an accounts receivable operations analyst on behalf of our client, Fidelity Investments. This position is based in Boston, MA.Position Description:This is a position in the Corporate Accounting Department - Accounts Receivable Group. The Accounts Receivable Group is responsible for applying and accounting for over a billion dollars in invoices and cash annually. They are responsible for the receivables related to WI, Pyramis and Fidelity Canada. They work closely with the WI and Pyramis Billing and Collections teams, the Canada Finance and Accounting groups, FAIT, Treasury and the outside banks.Primary Responsibilities: Research and apply cash received through the bank to open invoices using Oracle A/R and JP Morgan Lockbox systems Apply receipts deducted from client accounts to open invoices. Download information from a Canadian bank to a treasury system maintained in the U.S., create journal entries and keep the accounts reconciled.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst (9285) Company: Rockland Trust Location: Rockland, MA Description: 9285 Job Description The Road to Success doesn't have to include a daily battle with traffic. Get to know Rockland Trust. Rockland Trust is a full-service, community bank serving the South Coast, South Shore, Cape Cod and Metro West. Our corporate offices are conveniently located 25 minutes south of Boston We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst.This position reports directly to the Treasurer and will have primary responsibilityfor advancing the Bank's Business Intelligence (BI) Initiative.In this capacity,the Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with marketing staff and Business Unit leaders, on the development of high leverage strategic analysis in an effort to improve profitability. Examples of this analysis include profitability by segment, product and relationship. The Senior Financial Analyst will act as the liaison between business managers and technical resources to ensure analysis requirements are scoped and translated properly. In addition to BI responsibilities, the Senior Financial analyst will assume responsibility for coordinating the annual strategic planning and budget process. This includes working with business units on strategy development and supporting analytics as well as strategic performance reporting. The candidate for this position should be a self starter with strong analytical, technical and project management skills. She/he should have an in depth understanding of financial products and services including profitability drivers and be experienced in the application of Corporate Finance such as discounted cash flow analysis and capital allocation. The ability to read and interpret bank financial statements is a must. The candidate will be expected to continuously advance Management's understanding of profitability at the institution, division, segment, product, and customer levels. This position is highly visible and requires the ability to work well with all levels of the organization. Strong presentation and analytical skills are required. Required Skills The ideal candidate will have a Business or Math degree Finance preferred. 5 plus years experience in Banking. Strong Technical Skills (Information technology, Corporate Finance), SQL Knowledge. Strong Leadership Skills. Strong Project Management Skills. An advanced Business Degree MBA or MSF is also preferred. Job Location Rockland, MA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Financial Analyst Company: Bank Of America Location: Boston, MA Description: Reviewing monthly results and performance analysis Coordinating monthly forecast process and analyzing projections Producing, and analyzing USWM regional financials and analytics Analyzing the financial results of strategic initiatives Implementing and enhancing standardization of reporting (P&L, organization hierarchy, business segments) Actively participating in financial process improvement across the organization.

Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst Company: Kforce Finance & Accounting Staffing Location: Marlborough, MA Description: Status: Full-Time, Temp Level: 2-5 Years Experience Job Location: Marlborough, MA Job Ref Code: FAEQG1002567 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Kforce Finance & Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With over 45 years of experience, Kforce continues to set the standard in the finance & accounting staffing & solutions industry. With an unwavering commitment, Kforce strives to provide candidates with exceptional service in meeting their employment and career needs. Kforce provides consulting, contract-to-hire or direct hire positions with a wide range of organizations; from small, privately held companies to large, multinationals. Our finance & accounting specialty areas include: accounting, finance, compliance, audit, credit/collections/financial administration, title/escrow, mortgage, banking/credit union, administrative and insurance. Backed by approximately 1,900 staffing specialists, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Our Firm operates with 62 offices in 41 markets in North America and two in the Philippines. Kforce is an EEO/AA Employer . POSITION Sr. Financial Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Job Description: Our client in Marlborough is currently looking for a long term contractor to come in and to help out with all of their analyst work as well as writing and organizing reports within Cognos. The selected candidate should be an advanced user of Cognos and Excel and should have held a Sr. Financial Analyst position recently. All qualified candidates should apply directly or send their resumes directly to Register to View Candidates must be Advanced Cognos users and comfortable writing reports. An Advanced MS Excel user including knowledge of macros, VLOOKUPS, and pivot tables is also required. Apply for this job Great People = Great Results

Job Title: Lead Financial Analyst Company: Kforce Finance & Accounting Staffing Location: North Quincy, MA Description: Status: Full-Time, Temp Level: 2-5 Years Experience Job Location: North Quincy, MA Job Ref Code: FANRC1008957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Kforce Finance & Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With over 45 years of experience, Kforce continues to set the standard in the finance & accounting staffing & solutions industry. With an unwavering commitment, Kforce strives to provide candidates with exceptional service in meeting their employment and career needs. Kforce provides consulting, contract-to-hire or direct hire positions with a wide range of organizations; from small, privately held companies to large, multinationals. Our finance & accounting specialty areas include: accounting, finance, compliance, audit, credit/collections/financial administration, title/escrow, mortgage, banking/credit union, administrative and insurance. Backed by approximately 1,900 staffing specialists, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Our Firm operates with 62 offices in 41 markets in North America and two in the Philippines. Kforce is an EEO/AA Employer . POSITION Lead Financial Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Job Description: This position will be responsible for leading project development and capital investment reporting for business. A key focus will be to develop, interpret and implement financial concepts and models for internal projects and investments. This position will also partner with other finance areas to compile financial planning, forecasting and reporting for IT and Product Development areas, as well as prepare and summarize recommendations for Senior Management review. The position plays a key role in helping to drive growth within IP Solutions, and ensuring that financial and development resources are deployed in an effective manner.Duties and Responsibilities: Partner with and support the organization in the following ways: Creation of performance metrics and reporting against those metrics, provide financial support and analysis for new and ongoing projects for the IP Solutions businesses, and provide Ad Hoc analysis as necessary. Coordination of annual budget and monthly forecasting process; develop operating models to ensure compliance with company's financial objectives. Prepare analyses, reports, and other indices in order to measure performance against current strategy and to provide interpretation and solutions. Formulate and coordinate the strategic planning relevant to the budget process on a short and long-term basis. Prepare consolidated presentation for Executive team. Provide thorough and objective evaluation of business cases and current projects for IT and Product Development ensuring effective and efficient use of human and financial resources. Perform other ad hoc analysis as required. Qualifications: Seven plus years of progressive financial experience, including demonstration of superior analytical skills Experience in IT and/or Product Development areas highly desired Ability to operate comfortably and effectively in a fast-paced, global, highly-matrixed environment. Highly motivated and able to work independently and under time pressure. Demonstrated team player with project management skills. Experience with SAP, Business Objects and a strong knowledge of MS Office products. Strong verbal and written communication, as well as solid presentation skills. A proven ability to relate to all levels of management. Proactive in identification of business needs and concerns, and ability to develop recommendations and propose solutions to meet those needs. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required MBA and/or CPA preferred This position pays 45.00-55.00 hourly Apply for this job Great People = Great Results

Job Title: Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst Company: CyberCoders Location: Boston, MA Description: Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst near Boston, MA This job is open as of 8/12/2010. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Financial Analyst jobs! Are you an employer? Visit us for more info! Email this job to a friend - $1000 Location Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA Salary $50,000 - $90,000 Education Bachelor of Science Category Finance Experience Required At least 2 Years Short Description Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst Required Skills Investment Analyst, Financial Analyst, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital IQ, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Investment Analysis Recruiter Tim Morrissey Date Updated 8/12/2010 Skills Required Investment Analyst, Financial Analyst, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital IQ, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Investment Analysis Job Description Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst If you are a Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst with experience, please read on! What you need for this position: *Four year degree with outstanding academic record; *High degree of maturity and integrity; *Strong attention to detail, leadership skills and work ethic; * 1-3 years prior investment banking experience preferred; * Self-starting team player who can excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment; *Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis; *Solid understanding of financial statements and financial modeling; *Strong verbal and written communications skills; *Excellent organizational and problem solving skills; and *Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Capital IQ. What you'll be doing: *Analyzing companies, industries, historical financial statements and prospective financial information; *Building financial models and performing valuation analyses; *Drafting proposal materials and transaction marketing documents; *Assisting in identifying appropriate investors and/or strategic and financial buyers *Managing and executing due diligence; *Maintaining relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels; and *Analyzing M&A market trends and writing related industry research. What's in it for you: -Working for a fast growing company with a great work environment; -Great compensation and benefits So, if you are a Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst with experience, please apply today! Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Are you a fit for this position? Please Click Here to Apply! (your information will be kept strictly confidential!) Not a fit for this position? Click Here to Search Other CyberCoders Jobs! Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, or you may also: Email your resume in Word to: Register to View **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: CC HotJobAp : TM-FACPSBOS -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Tim Morrissey - Executive Recruiter - CyberCoders Other Jobs

Job Title: Assistant Vice President-Financial Analyst (9285) Company: Rockland Trust Location: Rockland, MA Description: 9285 Job Description The Road to Success doesn't have to include a daily battle with traffic. Get to know Rockland Trust. Rockland Trust is a full-service, community bank serving the South Coast, South Shore, Cape Cod and Metro West. Our corporate offices are conveniently located 25 minutes south of Boston We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst.This position reports directly to the Treasurer and will have primary responsibilityfor advancing the Bank's Business Intelligence (BI) Initiative.In this capacity,the Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with marketing staff and Business Unit leaders, on the development of high leverage strategic analysis in an effort to improve profitability. Examples of this analysis include profitability by segment, product and relationship. The Senior Financial Analyst will act as the liaison between business managers and technical resources to ensure analysis requirements are scoped and translated properly. In addition to BI responsibilities, the Senior Financial analyst will assume responsibility for coordinating the annual strategic planning and budget process. This includes working with business units on strategy development and supporting analytics as well as strategic performance reporting. The candidate for this position should be a self starter with strong analytical, technical and project management skills. She/he should have an in depth understanding of financial products and services including profitability drivers and be experienced in the application of Corporate Finance such as discounted cash flow analysis and capital allocation. The ability to read and interpret bank financial statements is a must. The candidate will be expected to continuously advance Management's understanding of profitability at the institution, division, segment, product, and customer levels. This position is highly visible and requires the ability to work well with all levels of the organization. Strong presentation and analytical skills are required. Required Skills The ideal candidate will have a Business or Math degree Finance preferred. 5 plus years experience in Banking. Strong Technical Skills (Information technology, Corporate Finance), SQL Knowledge. Strong Leadership Skills. Strong Project Management Skills. An advanced Business Degree MBA or MSF is also preferred. Job Location Rockland, MA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Financial Analyst Company: PublicConsultingGroup Location: Boston, MA Description: Provide operational and analytical support for the management team including audit, risk management, performance tracking, issue/opportunity identification, forecasting and other information/analytical needs.Specific Responsibilities:1. Perform Internal Audits (60%)Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.Establishes system controls to improve existing systems.Track and report rate and payments discrepancies Liaise with external auditors, tax auditors, clients, etc.Assist in establishing, monitoring, evaluating, developing and implementing strategies for all aspects of risk management.Perform analysis of data using statistical analysis tools including SQL, Excel, and present results and recommendations to management.Identify opportunities to leverage statistical solutions to business problems.Provide financial analysis and data support to other groups/departments including Finance, Project Management and Corporate Development as needed.Provides analysis and feedback on financial performance and key performance measures.Meet daily, weekly, monthly and quarter end deadlines for management reporting deliverables.Build ad hoc reporting as needed.2. Perform Clients Account Reconciliation (25%) Perform clients' payroll and invoice reconciliation on quarterly basis.Perform consumers' budget reconciliation for audits and closing programs.Analyze accuracy of monthly financial reports prepared for consumers.Work with IT staff to ensure all payments are properly posting to GL and consumers' budgets.Collaborate with Business Analysts and Program Managers to evaluate results of monitoring activities and ensure follow up action until desired standards are achieved.Recommend systems to evaluate collection efforts and their comparison to the company's goals and standards.Responsible for back office functions, including AP and payroll.3. Support Bank Reconciliation (20%)Collaborate with Finance staff to ensure all checks are reconciled in Bank Ledger Entry.Manage, track and reconcile balances throughout the year, validating open balances.Work with FO Specialists and CS on validating payments to be reported as acclaimed property.Test system functionality prior to release of changes to production environment. Required SkillsTechnical competencies a must.Excellent accounting, reportingand control skills and general business acumen.Excellent quantitative and analytic reasoning skills.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work in fast paced environment.Ability to work collaboratively with other lines of business.Detailed and process improvement oriented.Outstanding PC spreadsheet skills required.Database design and troubleshooting skills preferred.Solid organizational and analytical skills. Required ExperienceBachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.Financial analysis experience.RJC:1066

Job Title: Financial Analyst 25 hours a week/Full Benefits Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting U.S. Location: Braintree, MA Description: Classification: Full-timeCompensation: $30.0 to $32.0 per hourRobert Half has partnered with a local financial institution South of Boston to help them find their next Financial Analyst. This position will be a permanent position with 23-25 hours a week and offers full benefits. Candidates that will be qualified for this position will have their Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance with 2+ years experience within a retail banking institution .Candidates interested in learning more about this opportunity should forward their resumes to J3F7W865R0QYQ6PMG9W_cbnv~cpp_xp^ Register to View in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world's first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNER magazine's 'World's Most Admired Companies' list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world's largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required Skills: BS in Finance or Accounting2+ years experience as a Financial Analyst within a Retail Banking InstitutionAbility to work 25 hours a week