Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial operations through financial analysis, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting support activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and providing management with timely financial information to support decision-making. The successful candidate must possess strong accounting knowledge, be proficient with QuickBooks, and have the ability to complete detailed bank reconciliations and financial analyses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations within QuickBooks.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and unreconciled transactions.
• Analyze financial statements, trends, variances, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
• Maintain general ledger account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and proper classification.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries and account analyses as required.
• Support external auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions during audits and reviews.
• Monitor and analyze operating expenses, project costs, and financial performance.
• Develop financial models and reports to support management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and financial processes.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting coursework required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible accounting, financial analysis, or corporate finance experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing monthly bank reconciliations in QuickBooks.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

At Saleen, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an iconic American automotive company with a legacy of high-performance vehicle engineering and innovation. Our team is directly involved in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of world-class automotive products, including specialty vehicles and the next generation of supercars. Employees are given meaningful responsibilities, the ability to make a direct impact on company performance, and exposure to a wide range of financial and operational activities. We value individuals who are hands-on, entrepreneurial, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about automobiles, enjoy solving complex business problems, and want your work to have visible results, Saleen offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of an iconic performance automotive brand.