Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Prepare month- and year-end close tasks, reconciliations, and financial statements. Build models, analyze performance and KPIs, support audits, ensure GAAP compliance, partner with departments, recommend improvements, and mentor junior accounting staff.
Park Place Finance is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. This role combines strong accounting expertise with financial analysis to provide leadership with meaningful insights while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis- Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis
- Analyze quarterly and annual financial performance and identify trends
- Evaluate investment opportunities and provide financial recommendations
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate financial insights to leadership
- Assist with the annual budgeting process
- Monitor budget performance and analyze variances between actual and projected results
- Recommend opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
- Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits
- Assist with sales tax, payroll tax, corporate tax filings, and general ledger maintenance
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other departments to provide financial guidance
- Present financial results and recommendations to management
- Support strategic planning through historical analysis, market research, and competitive benchmarking
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting and financial reporting processes
- Recommend and implement efficiencies through automation and improved workflows
- Mentor and train junior accounting staff
- Support the continued development of accounting best practices across the organization
Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related role
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced formulas
- Experience with QuickBooks and/or ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Ability to work in-office Monday through Friday in Austin, Texas
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- CPA or CFA designation
- Experience in hard money lending or commercial real estate lending (Bridge, DSCR, or Renovation Loans)
- Experience with warehouse lending facilities
- Experience preparing partnership and investor tax filings
BenefitsWhy Join Park Place Finance?
At Park Place Finance, you'll play an important role in helping drive financial performance and strategic growth. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals in a fast-paced lending environment while having opportunities to improve processes, influence business decisions, and continue growing your career.
- 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan with 3% Company Match
- Entrepreneurial Culture with a Focus on Growth & Excellence
- Opportunities to Expand Skillset Across Multiple Loan Products
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