[Remote] Sr Finance Analyst - Field (Remote Anywhere)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor committed to providing quality products and services. The Sr Finance Analyst - Field provides advanced financial analysis and accounting support for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX while delivering insightful variance analysis and decision support for operational and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries for accruals and reclasses during period-end close
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements
- Assist with reconciliation of balance sheet in partnership with Controllers Group
- Support field management with rebate accruals, RM tracker accuracy, and inventory exemptions
- Perform ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed
- Conduct variance analysis versus business plan and forecast to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Assist in preparing period-end narratives and assist with gap plan tracking
- Track incentive programs and provide reporting to leadership
- Support modeling and analysis for union market labor negotiations and annual wage increase (AWI) processes
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership based on financial and operational data
- Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within finance operations
- Assist in the adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices to streamline workflows and reporting
- Contribute to cross-functional projects to drive strategic initiatives, share best practices, and deliver measurable business outcomes
- Work collaboratively with Finance Manager I - Field, Sr Financial Analysts - Field, Finance Manager II - Field Supply Chain, Finance Manager II - Field Commercial and other team members to achieve department objectives
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Skills
- 3 years of financial analysis and/or accounting experience
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan)
- Experience with accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Financial analysis and/or accounting experience in a multi-site environment
- Experience in distribution industries
- Understanding of regional financial structures and shared service models
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
Company Overview
- US Foods is a foodservice distributor that provides its customers with innovative food offerings and a suite of business solutions. It was founded in 1853, and is headquartered in Rosamond, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.usfoods.com.