Sr Accountant and Finance Analyst

<h1>Sr. Accountant and Finance Analyst</h1> <p><strong>Hybrid, Bucharest, Romania</strong></p> <p> </p> <h3>JOB OVERVIEW</h3> <p>As Sr. Accounting and Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for  operational analysis and Financial analysis in close partnership with the Manager of FP&amp;A and Assistant Controller. The role requires strong analytical and modeling expertise and flexibility to collaborate across US time zones. This role will be working with the finance and accounting department, actively contributing to monthly close, financial analysis, to evaluate performance, improve decision-making, and support a fast-growing SaaS company.</p> <h3>RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES</h3> <ul> <li>Analyze current and historical Operational data to identify patterns and insights</li> <li>Assist monthly close, trend analysis, budget vs. actuals, and operational KPI reviews</li> <li>Assist in preparing clear, concise reports and operational dashboard and analysis</li> <li>Support preparation of timely and accurate financial statements</li> <li>Research accounting and market trends, assessing impacts on business performance and compliance</li> <li>Contribute to policy development and initiatives that improve efficiency and financial growth</li> <li>Work closely with Romania accounting partners, ensuring all filings, regulatory filings are completed on time and on schedule</li> <li>As a point of contact between US and Romania partners</li> </ul> <h3>REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS</h3> <ul> <li>Degree in Accounting, Economics or Mathematics </li> <li>Strong analytical, and financial modeling skills, with ability to interpret large datasets and identify key drivers</li> <li>Accounting experience in Romania is required</li> <li>Experience preparing US GAAP financial statements;</li> <li>Prior experience in banking, financial services, or SaaS/software companies strongly preferred</li> <li>Technical accounting expertise,  ability to evaluate impact of new standards</li> <li>Prior exposure to system implementations; adaptable to learning new tools quickly</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail; able to identify data inconsistencies and patterns</li> <li>Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present insights clearly</li> <li>Proven team player with ability to work cross-functionally and across global time zones.</li> <li>Flexibility to align with US working hours when needed</li> <li>Start-up and SaaS accounting background required</li> </ul> <h3>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES</h3> <ul> <li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)</li> <li>Familiarity with IFRS</li> <li>Proficiency with various accounting software tools such as <strong>NetSuite</strong> preferred</li> <li>Experience in banking or corporate finance environments</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality financial analysis in fast-growth companies</li> </ul> <h3>ABOUT LEGION</h3> <p>Join Legion's mission to turn hourly jobs into good jobs. We're a mission-driven team seeking exceptional talent to propel this vision. Embrace a culture that's collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. With us, you'll grow your skills, work closely with experienced executives, and contribute significantly to our mission.</p> <p>Our award-winning AI-native workforce management platform is intelligent, automated, and employee-centric and proven to deliver 13x ROI. We help labor-intensive organizations maximize labor efficiency and employee engagement simultaneously. Legion has earned recognition for its innovation, including spots on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups, and awards for our AI technology. Backed by leading investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Stripes, First Round Capital, XYZ Ventures, Webb Investment Network, Workday Ventures, and NTT DOCOMO Ventures, we're making real change.</p> <p>If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Legion is where you belong. Join us in making hourly work rewarding and fulfilling.</p> <h3>BACKGROUND AND OPPORTUNITY</h3> <p>There are almost 75 million hourly workers in the United States, representing more than half of the entire workforce. Historically, managing hourly employees has been difficult due to high attrition (average of 60%) and high replacement costs (average of $3,200 per employee in retail). The ongoing labor shortage and competition from the gig economy, make it more difficult to attract and retain hourly employees. The top reasons hourly employees leave their jobs are a lack of schedule empowerment, poor communication with employers, and an inability to get paid early. Gen Z and the millennial workforce demand gig-like flexibility, modern technology, and compelling work options. Legion’s mission is to turn hourly jobs into good jobs, serving the hourly workers who make up the majority of the US workforce. We believe in empowering employees and helping employers be efficient and innovative by enabling intelligent autom