Senior Financial Systems & Data Analyst
Cambridge, MA
CarGurus
Unbiased car reviews and over a million opinions and photos from real people. Use CarGurus to find the best used car deals.Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview
As a core member of the Corporate FP&A team, this person will be responsible for supporting our FP&A close & forecasting tools, processes and reporting deliverables. The person will also serve as dedicated System (Adaptive Insights) maintenance, upgrade and scaling support while also supporting Opex and Corporate financial consolidations in the data analyst capacity.
What you'll do
- Oversee the administration & maintenance of Adaptive Insights and the FP&A team’s financial technology operations, processes, and related procedures.
- Scope system upgrades and collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting and broader FP&A organization to ensure alignment to internal and external Corporate reporting definitions and strategies.
- Support financial reporting and Corporate consolidation initiatives with an analytical mentality and high attention to detail.
- Create best practice reporting processes with large, unstructured data sets.
- Assist the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager with financial modeling and reporting for all cadenced and ad hoc FP&A deliverables.
- Assist FP&A management with analyses preparation, commentary, and presentation materials, as needed.
- Respond to ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and other similar or related duties as required or requested.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related major required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally working closely with FP&A close & forecast reporting and Accounting knowledge base.
- Technical experience with Adaptive Planning, or similar FP&A P&L forecasting tool, required.
- Experience with NetSuite ERP, or similar, required.
- Advanced Excel and financial data modeling skills with large unstructured data sets.
- Deep understanding of GAAP, Non-GAAP and interpretation of financial statements.
- Consistently demonstrate behaviors that reflect initiative, intelligence, strong attention to detail, and integrity in striving for continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work independently.
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
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