4400123-Lead Assistant Manager

Responsible for the monthly close of actuals (revenue and expenses) for IS; Responsible for the monthly/quarterly/annual financial planning and analysis for IS; Investigate and prepare variance analysis and rollforwards for budget/forecast/actual reporting periods; Prepare support schedules for inter/intra company allocations, accruals, and corresponding journal entries; Understand results and respond to questions from management on their IS; Review, code and approve vendor and travel expenses; Assist as liaison between the Systems Manager and Operations to set up new vendors, job codes, etc.; Analyze clients projected staff hours, contract totals, revenues, and profit totals; Ad-hoc projects and reporting using Excel, TM1, Hyperion. Reports include but are not limited to: Billings and Revenue, P&L's, Payroll schedules, Hours. Finance/Accounting degree preferred; 5-8 years of Financial Planning and Accounting experience required and some Big 4 audit experience preferred; Experience in media or advertising industry a plus; High proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, charts, etc.; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Work well independently and on teams; Tenacity to follow-through on open items to complete assignments and meet deadlines; Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and follow instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to interact within team and across functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Detail oriented;EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration - and we've been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that's unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It's our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we're some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.