Financial Analyst

The New York Racing Association is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze financial performance, business strategies, and economic and competitive conditions. The role prepares financial reports and budgets, supports tax and treasury functions, manages escheatment and compliance processes, and collaborates with executives, department heads, and accounting teams.

What you'll do:

• Analyze business activity and trends versus budget and prior year and perform trend analysis
• Prepare financial reporting and periodic reports as required (i.e., departmental forecast updates, etc.)
• Collaborate with the executive team and department heads in analyzing revenue generating and cost cutting initiatives
• Work with the FP&A and executive team in preparation of the annual budget and participate in monthly forecast meetings;Prepare state parimutuel taxes, certain IRS, state withholdings, and foreign tax returns
• Manage escheatment and source market fee processes to assure timely submission and compliance
• Responsible for treasury functions as a backup
• Support the accounting team as necessary including SAP stabilization and optimization projects
• Maintain FP&A department scheduling and important due dates
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned (i.e., new business ventures, etc.)

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferable accounting or finance major
• General understanding of finance principles
• Analytical and creative minded when it comes to interpreting data and trends
• Ability to complete tasks within set deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including excel spreadsheet
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment and the confidence to take initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting/finance
• SAP knowledge is a plus

Benefits:

• Hybrid - 2 Days/Week (40% Remote)