Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for high-growth companies with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional-quality reporting without the burden of full-time staff. We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest. 

Founded in 2023, our team of ~100 professionals supports ~75 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $6M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 200% LTM growth).

About the role

We’re looking for a strategic, detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our crew. You’ll step in to support a diverse and dynamic portfolio of clients across SaaS, CPG, and Hospitality—delivering high-quality forecasting, modeling, and insights that drive real business decisions.

What you'll do

• Financial Modeling: Build, maintain, and optimize robust three-statement financial models (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to support client forecasting and long-term planning.
• Monthly Closing & Analysis: Partner with the team to support monthly close processes, providing deep-dive variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) and highlighting key performance insights.
• Process Optimization: Review, improve, and standardize existing FP&A processes and KPI dashboards to increase efficiency and consistency across clients.
• Strategic Reporting: Transform raw financial and operational data into clear, actionable reporting that improves decision-making quality for founders and management teams.

Qualifications

• FP&A Experience: Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong track record of owning financial forecasting and modeling cycles (Required).
• Advanced Excel: Expert-level Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large datasets, build dynamic formulas, and ensure total data integrity (Required).
• Industry Experience: Prior experience or familiarity working within the SaaS, CPG, and/or Hospitality verticals is a big plus.
• Software: Experience with accounting systems, specifically QuickBooks / QBO, is a plus.
• Mindset: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Availability: 9 AM–5 PM EST - Monday to Friday.
• Status: Works as an independent contractor.

Benefits

• Quarterly performance bonus – tied to team and individual results
• Unlimited paid time off
• Remote work – collaborate with a global team from wherever you are
• 10 paid holidays per year – local or U.S. holidays, your choice
• Annual performance reviews – with clear feedback and salary discussions
• Career growth opportunities – we support your development and next steps
• Learning culture – we value curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Supportive team – sharp, friendly people who care about great work