Financial Analyst, 2

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

. Prepare and analyze budgets and financial statements for a large, complex unit or department division .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget preparation, financial analysis, and compliance with accounting principles, with a strong ability to identify trends and provide actionable insights. Proficient in conducting internal control reviews and providing training to less-experienced financial analysts.

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Budget PreparationFinancial AnalysisAccounting PrinciplesCMA or CPA CertificationInternal Control Reviews

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Hard Skills

Budget AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger ReconciliationCost StudiesOverhead AnalysisSavings AnalysisManagement ReportingFinancial Procedures Development

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareChurch Accounting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CMACPAMBA

Industry Keywords

AccountingFinanceAuditingBusiness ManagementGeneral Accepted Accounting Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and analyze budgets and financial statements for a large, complex unit or department division
Anticipate future financial needs
Review budgets and financial statements analytically
Reconcile appropriation and cash flow budgets to the general ledger
Ensure correct general-ledger coding and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Identify trends and potential areas of concern
Initiate basic adjustments and report actions
Prepare management reports, charts, and graphs illustrating findings
Investigate alternatives and recommend adjustments
Perform on-site internal control reviews
Review appropriation or budget-transfer documents
Work with division managers to resolve differences
Conduct cost studies, overhead analysis, cost justifications, and savings analysis
Prepare financial procedures
Provide functional advice or training to less-experienced financial analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management is required
Five to eight years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, business management, or equivalent
CMA, CPA, or MBA preferred
Understanding of accounting principles and Church accounting systems
Ability to operate a personal computer
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
Ability to learn new software
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Church employment benefits are referenced, with more information available at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities
Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination protections