Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) · 17 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst, G&A Reporting
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDirect ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead SG&A and workforce-related reporting and planning activities. This role involves partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver insights, improve cost visibility, and enhance forecasting accuracy through data-driven analysis.
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Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve recurring SG&A reporting and operating rhythm (monthly/weekly), including executive-ready insights, KPIs, and commentary—not just variance calculations
Proactively identify and communicate key cost drivers, spending risks, and opportunity areas; recommend actions and partner with leaders to mitigate unfavorable trends
Lead headcount and workforce cost reporting (in collaboration with HR), including reconciliations between HR system data and Finance actuals; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Build and maintain SG&A dashboards and models tracking headcount changes, overhead expense trends, and departmental spend—ensuring consistent definitions and scalable rollups
Drive SG&A forecasting accuracy by partnering with HR and cost center owners to capture hiring plans, vacancy assumptions, compensation/benefits impacts, and organizational changes
Own monthly SG&A variance narratives (vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods), translating complex movements into clear, actionable insights for leadership
Challenge assumptions and surface tradeoffs during forecast and budget cycles; provide scenario modeling (e.g., hiring pace, attrition, discretionary spend controls)
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and department leaders to improve cost transparency, cost allocation logic, and spend governance
Create and deliver presentations (charts/graphs/tables) for the Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders, highlighting drivers, implications, and recommended actions
Leverage and enhance tools (Cognos, Oracle ERP, Excel, and/or SQL where applicable) to automate reporting, streamline processes, and reduce manual effort
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or General Business
3-5 years of finance experience, preferably in corporate finance/FP&A or SG&A reporting
Expert in Microsoft Excel (modeling, large datasets, pivots, automation)
Strong PowerPoint skills; ability to produce executive-ready materials (Mekko a plus)
Experience with BI/reporting tools (Cognos preferred); ERP exposure (Oracle preferred)
SQL knowledge a plus; ability to pull/validate data and improve reporting pipelines
Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting; able to connect SG&A drivers to business outcomes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred
Experience with BI/reporting tools (Cognos preferred); ERP exposure (Oracle preferred)
SQL knowledge a plus; ability to pull/validate data and improve reporting pipelines
Strong PowerPoint skills; ability to produce executive-ready materials (Mekko a plus)
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family
Ample PTO and paid holidays
401k with company match
Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored parties, outings, and other perks
Tuition reimbursement
Internal training and educational resources
Quarterly and annual awards for outstanding performance
Pathways to promotions and access to advice, feedback, and mentorship
Participation in professional organizations
Internships
Company
Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI)
DCLI is the largest provider of marine and domestic container chassis to the U.S. intermodal industry.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$500M2024-11-01Debt Financing· $500M
2022-06-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Matt Stiff
Chief Financial Officer
Nagesh Galivity
SVP, Chief Information Officer
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