Overview:

This Sr. Financial Analyst role has joint duties supporting Incentive Compensation and Business Operations for PeopleReady brands. 

This role will work with incentive compensation and business unit finance leaders to provide calculation and accrual support of incentive compensation programs as well as data collection, reporting, technology, and analytical support for the business. This role works closely with global counterparts, providing another line of review & support to existing leadership team. Key stakeholders are finance and business leaders. 

Location: Remote

Responsibilities:

Incentive Calculation & Accruals

• Applies consistent and compliant calculation methodology of metric-based incentive plans as well as the distribution of calculation worksheets, payroll loader files and related journal entries.  
• Provides expertise and support by completing secondary reviews, prioritizing inquires, and ensuring timely resolution with follow up.  

Reporting & Analysis 

• Prepares monthly incentive reporting and conducts analysis that provides insight into plan performance.
• Provides incentive compensation, sales, and operational support through the generation of ad‐hoc reports to identify trends and business recommendations while continuously improving processes and reporting for end users. 
• Assists during quarterly forecasting and annual budget processes. 
• Reviews monthly P&Ls and month end financial reporting packages, working with finance partners in analysis of results to identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations.

Technology

• Subject matter expert for technologies/application used in incentive compensation. 
• Leads the user acceptance testing and implementation of new applications and upgrades. 
• Develops user procedures and documentation; conducts trainings for incentive compensation applications.    

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 4+  years related experience
• Familiarity with key financial statements (income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet) a plus
• Experience leveraging data working with modern technologies and BI tools.

Core Knowledge and Skills:

Independent Problem Solving 

• Knowledge of approaches and tools for recognizing and resolving problems 
• Ability to apply logic and analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions 
• Capable of tracing root causes and identifying solutions independently

Accuracy and Attention to Detail   

• Values accuracy and attention to detail
• Possesses the ability to handle data with high levels of accuracy and highly confidential information with discretion 

Effective Communication 

• Strong communication and presentation skills with an ability to articulate issues in a simple and compelling manner to middle management 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills 
• Ability to effectively collaborate across the organization as a valued partner 

Technical & Data Skills   

• Strong interest and experience learning and working with new software tools 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Access, PowerPoint and Word.   Knowledge of SQL & Tableau a plus.
• Ability to clean, process, & review data from multiple sources. Transforming it into a format for actionable insights. 

Salary Range: $75,600 - $94,600 annually depending on experience and geographic location.
Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com, or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.