Operations Business Analyst

Crete United Methodist Church - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

11-50 employees

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About the position

Position Summary Job Title: Operations Business Analyst Company Overview: Crete United was founded in 2020 and is one of the largest and fastest growing unified networks of local mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), Building Automation and Energy Efficiency Solutions companies in the US with over 40 companies spanning 17 states. Our power is our network, and our network is expanding. At Crete United, we turn aspiration into action. We believe that by integrating ourselves within our communities, we can help create healthier places and healthier lives. To us, sustainability is much more than just going carbon neutral. It's a way of life and work. It's a commitment. And it's what we work toward every single day here at Crete United. If you want a career with an organization that prioritizes the physical and mental health of its people and their communities - a single source sustainability powerhouse, look no further. Job Description: Operations Business Analyst We are seeking an Operations Business Analyst with a background in accounting or finance to join our Business Analytics team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform in-depth analysis for key business decisions to identify opportunities to measurably improve performance. This role will work closely with Operations VPs in analyzing the performance of our operating subsidiaries and tracking key metrics and performance indicators, and general business analysis. An ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and possesses strong technical skills with a deep understanding of how data works.

Responsibilities

• Support business leaders with in-depth analysis on key business decisions (financial and operational data).
• Use data analysis to identify financial challenges and opportunities as well as operational strategies to improve performance.
• Assist in month-end reporting process.
• Learn, understand, and analyze construction project accounting, work-in-progress schedules, and other industry specific metrics.
• Create and implement new processes and procedures that are scalable to enable growth in the company.
• Work with Business Intelligence team to organize complicated data requests into a concise data model.
• Leverage data models to present dashboards and monthly reports in a clean and concise manner (we are professional storytellers).
• Manage complex data uploads and mapping for financial reporting accuracy.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across multiple levels of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance/Financial Systems or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• 2+ years of SQL, Power BI, or other data modeling experience.
• Basic GAAP Accounting knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, sumifs, macros, data modeling etc.).
• Self-motivated and able to execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Works independently and is a dynamic, proactive problem solver.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to review and analyze financial statements.
• Able to thrive in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to collaborate with team members.
• Ability to interface at various levels within the organization.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in construction project accounting.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Vision insurance