Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Kernersville, NC (In-Office) Department: Finance Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary

BEST Logistics Group is seeking a highly analytical, results-driven Senior Financial Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner across our seven operating divisions, providing financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis, as well as performing many accounting responsibilities related to month-end close, internal and external financial reporting, and financial controls.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping leadership make data-driven decisions that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

This position is based in our corporate office, will report directly to the CFO while working closely with the Controller and other business leaders.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.
• Analyze revenue, operating expenses, profitability, margins, and key performance indicators across all seven business divisions.
• Prepare financial forecasts and long-range financial models.
• Perform variance analysis while providing actionable recommendations.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that improve financial performance.
• Support strategic planning initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and business expansion efforts.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate financial performance and improve decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide meaningful operational insights.

Accounting Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller and Asst. Controller in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies.
• Strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce financial risk.
• Assist with annual audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor financial integrity across all divisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support tax reporting and compliance requirements in coordination with external partners.
• Maintain consistency in accounting practices across multiple operating companies.

Operational & Systems Analysis

• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to analyze financial data, improve reporting, and support accounting operations.
• Partner with operational leaders utilizing McLeod Software (TMS) to evaluate transportation profitability, customer margins, fleet utilization, and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate financial reporting processes and improve data integrity between systems.
• Develop ad hoc financial analyses to support executive decision-making.

Leadership & Team Management

• Foster strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Safety, and Executive Leadership.