Assistant Financial Analyst

Position: Assistant Financial Analyst
Reports to: Project Controls Manager
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates.

Superior is looking for an Assistant Financial Analyst who will support project operations and finance teams through cost tracking, budget analysis, and financial reporting. This role focuses on monitoring project costs, analyzing budget variances, assisting with monthly projections, and supporting job closeout processes to help ensure financial accuracy and project success. The Assistant Financial Analyst will also identify cost-saving opportunities, assist with project audits, and provide reporting support to cross-functional teams. This role is based at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. 

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project costs and track budget variances
• Assist in preparing monthly cost projection templates with project managers
• Audit new project setup within the accounting system
• Monitor the monthly job closeout process
• Assist in identifying cost saving opportunities and process improvements
• Support project operations and field teams with financial reporting and other ad hoc requests
• Provide guidance and support to finance interns as needed

Your Character Traits 

• You’re a great communicator, curious, a team player, and ready to work with colleagues across finance and the functions we support
• You have a knack for solving problems and strong analytical skills
• You’re organized, great at prioritization, and have strong attention to detail 
• You’re able to exercise confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information

Your Expertise

• Required: You earned your bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field 
• Required: You have at least 1 year of experience or an internship completed in project/operations finance, FP&A or a related field
• Bonus Points: You are familiar with Finance or Project Management in the construction industry 
• Bonus Points: You have experience building financial models in Excel and using Power BI or other data visualization and analytics tools

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

About The Superior Group (Superior)

Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction and among the largest electrical contractors in the U.S. From hospitals to data centers to corporate campuses and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. To learn more, visit superiorgroup.net

Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Superior is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screens.

If you need assistance with this job application, please contact recruitment@superiorgroup.net