Financial Analyst

Alpinestars is seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Analyst to support key accounting and financial functions, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role plays a critical part in financial reporting, and analysis to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in the apparel/motorsports industries, strong Excel skills, and thrives in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.

• A key contributor to the month-end and year-end close.
• Preparation and posting of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger accounts, identifying necessary accruals, adjustments, and reclasses.
• Prepare documents for audits.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial projections.
• Perform detailed variance analysis to compare actual performance with budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for scenario analysis and strategic planning.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely financial reports for senior management, including monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and cash flow reports.
• Summarize complex financial data into actionable insights, creating presentations for leadership teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Ad-hoc analysis and or special projects as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Sales, and Operations, to analyze financial impacts and align business goals.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement in financial reporting and analysis, implementing best practices and cost reductions opportunities
• Support leadership in ad hoc financial projects, deep dives, and strategic initiatives.

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and financial modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

• 5+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably in multi-unit or fast-paced industries; Ecommerce/Retails/Consumer Goods
• Proven experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience focusing on financial planning, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Prior experience with creating complex financial models, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with audit preparation and internal control processes.

Full Benefits Package, PTO, 401K and employee discount.