At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.
Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.
We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis Team, specializing in the management and analysis of operating expenses. The ideal candidate will closely monitor spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making regarding operational costs.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
The Skills and Background You’ll Need:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance role.
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Expense experience strongly preferred.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
- Winning together: Work as a collaborative member of the FP&A team with a positive, can-do attitude to help achieve department and company goals.
- Driving success: Ability to manage processes and meet tight deadlines to meet the needs of the business. Constantly pursue exceptional results that take us “next level.”
- Adaptability: Adapts quickly to new technology and is open to continuous learning & development.
Why join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
- A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off
- A supportive and responsive management approach
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid time off to volunteer
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
- Much more!
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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.
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Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.
Salary Range:
$72,750.00 - $106,500.00
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.
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What We Do
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries marketed as The Standard -- Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, StanCorp Real Estate and StanCorp Equities -- is a leading provider of financial products and services. StanCorp's subsidiaries serve approximately 7.5 million customers nationwide as of June 30, 2011, with group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management services, retirement plans products and services, individual annuities and investment advice.
The Standard is a marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, INC. and its subsidiaries. Insurance products are offered by Standard Insurance Company of Portland, Ore. in all states except New York, where insurance products are offered by The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York of White Plains, N.Y. Product features and availability by state and company, and are solely the responsibility of each subsidiary.
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