Financial Analyst
Verisign · Not provided by source
MeritLog read this listing from Verisign's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Not provided by source
- Salary
- $89,900 – $121,700
- Location
- Reston,Virginia,United States
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Assists in preparation of zero based annual operating budgets and quarterly forecasts including direct marketing and other operating expenses and headcount.
- Provides OPEX and direct marketing expense analysis and commentary of actual versus budget amounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Analyzes financial performance, creates, and presents ad hoc financial reports.
- Develops and maintains vendor level trending analysis.
What they're asking for
- Bachelors degree with 5+ years’ finance or accounting experience, or equivalent work experienceEducation
- Strong analytical skills; ability to gather and analyze financial and operational dataSkill
- Hands-on experience with financial modeling, accounting and audit principles/practicesSkill
- Ability to perform in highly matrixed environmentSkill
- Ability to multi-task and prioritizeSkill
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbalSkill
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle FinancialsSkillPreferred
- Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, e.g. vlookups, pivot tables, graphs, advanced calculations, and formulas)Education
- Experience with Smart View, Hyperion Planning and Tableau is preferredSkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services. We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career. The Sr Financial Analyst will join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. At Verisign, the FP&A Team provides actionable financial insights to business partners and executive management and drives strategic decisions across Verisign. This role supports the Director, FP&A and is responsible for the financial planning and analysis function for the Marketing, Product, Channel (MPC) business unit. Key Responsibilities • Assists in preparation of zero based annual operating budgets and quarterly forecasts including direct marketing and other operating expenses and headcount. • Provides OPEX and direct marketing expense analysis and commentary of actual versus budget amounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. • Analyzes financial performance, creates, and presents ad hoc financial reports. • Develops and maintains vendor level trending analysis. • Supports and/or assists with month end close activities including but not limited to preparing account analysis, preparing journal entries, validating general ledger balances, researching and approving purchase orders, ensuring proper coding of actual expenses versus planned expenditures, meeting SOX reporting requirements and performing analytical activities to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Serves as a business partner to Director, FP&A and the MPC business unit management team. This includes delivering timely and accurate information regarding financial performance, working with business unit managers to develop forecasts and helping them understand the financial implications of their decisions. Prioritizes and balances informational inquiries from corporate, executive and operational management. Qualifications • Bachelors degree with 5+ years’ finance or accounting experience, or equivalent work experience • Strong analytical skills; ability to gather and analyze financial and operational data • Hands-on experience with financial modeling, accounting and audit principles/practices • Ability to perform in highly matrixed environment • Ability to multi-task and prioritize • Professional communication skills, both written and verbal • Experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle Financials • Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, e.g. vlookups, pivot tables, graphs, advanced calculations, and formulas) • Experience with Smart View, Hyperion Planning and Tableau is preferred This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule. The pay range for this role is $89,900-$121,700. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards. Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law. Additional Information: Our Careers Page Our Benefits Summary Verisign in the Community Our EEO Statement Our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/Candidates Reasonable Accommodations Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.
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