As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People. 

JOB PURPOSE: The Financial Analyst role serves as a direct financial partner to our operational teams. This role is responsible for reconciliation of financial/accounting data, reviewing a variety of data to link financial results to operational performance drivers, generating alternative solutions, and driving positive change. This position will also have an active role in the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes. This role reports to our Finance Manager on the Operations Finance team. Crash Champions has an outstanding culture and work environment, and this highly visible role allows this position to play a critical part in improving and growing our business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Reconcile variances between different reporting systems
• Provide day-to-day support for our shop locations and operational leadership teams
• Prepare, review, and distribute financial reports including sales, gross margin, and P&Ls
• Compare expenses and revenues against budget/forecast and analyze variances and trends
• Assist in the annual budget and forecast process
• Assist in the creation and publication of KPIs that are timely and insightful to identify opportunities for improvement
• Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organizations
• Review and analyze large volumes of data with the ability to produce findings then translate in an easily digestible way for multiple levels of leadership
• Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models
• Build and foster relationships throughout the organization, creating an environment of collaboration
• Assist in process implementation and project manage initiatives from a financial perspective

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1-3 years’ Finance or Accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Microsoft Excel)
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Detail oriented with good organizational and analytical skills
• Strong self-motivated team player

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties.  Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.