Senior FP&A Accountant (Norfolk, VA)

Senior FP&A Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior FP&A Accountant combines general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial planning and analysis responsibilities to support accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions. This role ensures the integrity of financial records while translating financial data into meaningful insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.

Working closely with accounting teams, business managers, and operational leaders, the Senior FP&A Accountant provides financial analysis, identifies trends and variances, and helps strengthen accounting processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Month-End Close

• Partner with operational managers to prepare and process month-end journal entries, ensure appropriate accounting treatment of transactions, and accurately record entries in the general ledger.
• Perform and review account reconciliations, including complex general ledger accounts, to verify account balances, assess transaction validity, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the monthly financial close process, including income statement analysis and quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Investigate financial variances, unusual account activity, and inconsistencies, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Respond to business-unit inquiries regarding general accounting practices, financial systems, and accounting procedures.
• Maintain accurate and well-documented accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Support the preparation, development, and ongoing maintenance of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and financial plans for assigned business areas.
• Collect, analyze, and validate financial and operational data to support planning and forecasting activities.
• Compare actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, identify key variances, and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Prepare financial reports, management presentations, and analytical summaries to communicate business performance and financial trends.
• Partner with business leaders to understand financial objectives, operational drivers, and reporting requirements.
• Develop financial analyses and recommendations that support strategic planning, resource allocation, and business decisions.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure consistency between financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a combination of both.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license, MBA, or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in media, subscription-based businesses, or organizations undergoing digital transformation.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling and reporting tools.
• Experience developing financial reports and presentations for management and executive-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.