Tuesday, November 22, 2011

[KITlist] Financial Analyst (Santa Clara, CA)

Please direct your responses to: dan.barrick@aeriagames.com

Aeria Games is a world leader in online gaming specializing in the free to play MMO market with a rapidly expanding community of over 25 million gamers. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing high tech companies in the Bay Area and offer a flexible, casual work environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration. This is a fun place to work with an innovative leadership team and offers opportunities for growth at a fast growing and stable company that is fully profitable.

We are looking for a financial analyst to prepare extensive financial analyses for all areas of Aeria Games. Duties include budgeting, forecasting, modeling and preparing operating metrics. We offer competitive salaries with a good benefits package, a casual dress and fun environment, and the opportunity to make a big impact at one of the most exciting companies around. Join the team and take your career to the next level now!


Responsibilities:

• Financial Modeling -- Full responsibility to create, consolidate, maintain and update financial model including full P&L, balance sheet, cash Flow, departmental budgets and staffing model. Reviewing department budget submissions for accuracy and appropriateness, working with managers to develop budgets and resolve issues with submitted information.

• Variance Analysis -- prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual results vs forecast vs budget.

• Operating Metrics -- prepare, concept and present operating metrics to senior management

• Month End -- assist in month end closing process, compile internal monthly financial, management dashboards, cash reports and other ad-hoc reports.


Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Accounting/budgeting experience required.
• Superior quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Detailed oriented professional with ability to handle complex reporting while meeting firm deadlines with short turnaround times.
• Advanced Excel Skills, including VBA, is necessary.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.


✔ HOW TO APPLY

In addition to your resume, please answer the following questions to be considered:

1. A cover letter or email describing how your background directly relates to the position of Financial Analyst as described. Tell us, in your words, why you are a fantastic candidate. Also, please answer the following questions:

a) What kind of budgeting software have you used before, and what is your involvement

b) How do you rate your excel skill from 1 out of 10, what formula do you use the most.

c) Please give an example on how you have used excel to streamline a process


2. Describe your interest in the Gaming Industry.


✔ NOTE: Priority response is given to those who answer the above questions.


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