Tyler Technologies Careers

Description

Tyler Technologies is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in the Plano, TX office! The position is responsible for performing financial planning and analysis. The position supports the Business leaders by providing financial analysis services in a broad range of areas including (but not limited to) financial results, planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and key metrics.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Partner with finance and business leadership to prepare and consolidate financial budgets and forecasts for the division
• Assist in preparation and presentation of biweekly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, including financial forecasts and operating performance metrics
• Contribute to the development of quarterly review packages that provide operational and financial updates to Tyler leadership, offering insights into the division's performance
• Collaborate in the development of key performance and profitability metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals
• Drive operational change and efficiencies by identifying and implementing process improvements that create improved accuracy and increase profitability

Results Review and Analysis

• Analyze budget-to-actual performance for revenue, cost of sales, and expenses, providing detailed reconciliations and actionable recommendations to improve financial visibility and performance
• Manage and oversee revenue streams, including unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable (AR), and revenue reserves, ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition
• Offer financial recommendations based on detailed expense analysis, including cost identification, allocation, and optimization

Strategic & Ad Hoc Analysis

• Maintain and update flash reports with key metrics and performance trends to support strategic decision-making and resource optimization
• Assist in conducting industry analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Deliver financial modeling and analysis to support business operations on ad hoc projects

Overarching Duties

• Serve as the primary resource for developing and maintaining divisional financial data sets and reporting databases
• Present analysis in a professional, clear, and dependable manner to senior management and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), prior experience within the technology industry preferred
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with managerial financial statements
• Proficient in advanced financial concepts, including financial modeling, forecasting, valuation methods, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning
• Expertise in MS Excel, with advanced knowledge of functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
• Experience in database development, query creation, and data manipulation in tools like MS Access or Alteryx

The candidate must:

• Engage with multiple departments and cultivate strong relationships with key finance stakeholders across the organization
• Be comfortable working directly with senior management, the incumbent’s work will be presented at the highest levels of the organization, requiring a strong understanding of business priorities and leadership expectations
• Be dependable, effectively managing the pressure of tight deadlines while prioritizing tasks and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret complex results, drawing insightful conclusions based on both quantitative analysis and business acumen
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively, ensuring minimal follow-up questions by presenting comprehensive and actionable analysis, going beyond simple data or pivot table insights
• Conduct thorough variance analysis, pinpointing the underlying causes of discrepancies and independently following up on necessary corrections to ensure timely resolution and data accuracy