Financial Reporting Analyst

Vroom, New York, NY

Great Prices. Better Cars. Shipped to You.

Duration: Full-Time

Vroom is an innovative end-to-end ecommerce company that is revolutionizing the car buying experience. Our scalable, data-driven technology brings all phases of the vehicle buying and selling process to consumers wherever they are and offers an extensive selection of vehicles, transparent pricing, competitive financing, and contact-free, at-home pick-up and delivery. We have experienced tremendous growth and have become a disruptive force in the automotive industry. Vroom is an exciting, dynamic workplace, and there's no better time to join the team than right now.

Vroom is looking for a Financial Reporting Analyst to be embedded as a financial operations partner, who is responsible for Vroom’s internal and external financial reporting. This role will be the key “go-between” for the finance and accounting functions, facilitating the seamless connection between actual financial results and operational reporting to drive strategic decision making across the business. This is a great opportunity for an operational accountant looking to join a finance team. This role will develop and support critical pieces of our reporting infrastructure, including internal and external reporting, accounting, financial planning & analysis, and budget development regarding Vroom’s resources and investments. To succeed, you will need to develop creative solutions to abstract strategic problems, deliver your work in a clear and compelling format, and balance big picture thinking with exceptional attention to detail. This position requires a driven self-starter who can work comfortably with stakeholders across the organization, takes tasks from start to finish and someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with accounting team on month, quarter and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely delivery of Financial reports
Work closely with counterparts in accounting on a monthly basis to review accruals and capture expenses accurately and promptly
Work with a departmental operating team to own and facilitate departmental budget/forecasts and variance analysis
Analyze/manage issuance of foundation-wide monthly budget statements
Preparation of Board financial materials & exhibits for committees
Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of reporting periods
Initiate continual process improvement efforts that enhance timeliness and accuracy of financial results and reporting processes
Establish and maintain strong business partnerships and cross-functional relationships to provide decision support.
Provide recommendations and actionable insights based on past and expected future performance
Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed, including evaluation of key business initiatives
Help drive the annual budgeting process; prepare monthly and quarterly board and executive reporting
Maintain an understanding of both the fine details, and abstract implications, of the above types of work

Qualifications

2 + years of financial/ accounting experience.
Previous experience with month-end close a plus a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles
Superior analytical, critical thinking and quantitative skills
Ability to forge strong relationships with business partners at all levels of the organization
Flexibility (open to change) and ability to learn on the fly
Drive for results & high sense of urgency
Ability to multi-task & prioritize
Rigorous attention to detailExcellent oral and written communication skills
Candidates must possess substantial experience with financial modeling and proficiency in Excel
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business discipline like accounting or finance.
Familiarity with Looker or Tableau plus an ability to take on, and succeed with, a diverse array of projects that require varying skills
A strong desire to work in a startup environment generally, and at Vroom specifically
An appetite to take on increased responsibility and grow your career quickly
An ability to create order out of chaos, distill learnings, and communicate findings elegantly to team members

Benefits

This full-time role offers competitive compensation; health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401k plan; fully company-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance; access to a healthcare concierge service with virtual visits; and 15 annualized days of paid vacation.

But our biggest benefit is being part of a low-ego, high performing team that's transforming the used car market into a modern, online and data-driven industry. We are looking for people who want to be a part of a contemporary startup culture. What gets us out of bed is working with talented people on a mission that matters.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

Vroom is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a work environment where all employees can find their drive. To do that, we champion a workplace where each and every person is treated with dignity and respect and is valued for their unique perspective and contributions. Our values of SPEED: Service, Progress, Employees, Engagement, and Development are only possible in an environment where every individual has the ability to bring their whole selves to work and contribute fully.

Vroom’s policy is to maintain a working environment that encourages mutual respect, promotes harmonious and congenial relationships between employees, and is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment of any employee (or applicant for employment or service provider) by anyone, including supervisors, co-workers, vendors, or clients. Harassment and discrimination in any manner or form is expressly prohibited. There is no tolerance for discrimination or unequal treatment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or civil partnership/union status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This practice applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, rehire, termination of employment, development and training, compensation, benefits and retirement.

About Vroom

Vroom’s mission is simple: we want to make buying a car as easy as ordering a pizza. By offering no-haggle pricing, an easy purchase process, and nationwide delivery, we’re well on our way. Quality, communication, and exceeding our customers’ wildest expectations mean the world to us. Vroom is an exciting, accelerating workplace, and there’s no better time to join the team than right now.