Senior Finance & Accounting Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst to support the accounting and risk management functions for our Structured Products division, a subsidiary of Forest City Trading Group (FCTG) This role offers exposure to complex financial instruments and cross-functional collaboration with risk, operations, and corporate finance teams.

In addition to directly supporting the Controller and VP of Strategy and Development for Structured Products, this person will work closely with other senior executives and subsidiary management, acting as a primary point person for analysis and initiatives. The role will have a baseline level of recurring work (monthly/quarterly responsibilities) but a significant portion of time will be spent on project-based work.

The ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter, interested in business, who is looking to make an impact every day and hold a role where complex thinking and problem solving will be core. This person will be a critical piece of the executive team and will have a great viewpoint to learn the company and make a significant impact. There are also significant opportunities for advancement within FCTG in the coming years.

About Us

Forest City Trading Group (FCTG) is the largest wholesaler of lumber and building products in North America, with thousands of customers and suppliers across the continent and beyond. In 2024, FCTG operating companies made $5B in sales and delivered over 250,000 truckloads of lumber and building materials to our customers. FCTG prides itself on taking care of customers and being innovative and entrepreneurial.

The FCTG family of companies employees 700 people across 11 trading companies and an additional 60 employees in our corporate office. We are privately owned by our employees and believe this employee ownership and the opportunity for everyone to share in the profitability of the company is core to our successes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Functions:

• Manage invoicing, accounts payable, and general ledger activities
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and key operating metrics
• Perform derivatives accounting and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

Risk Management Support:

• Reconcile trading positions and confirm trades
• Calculate daily P&L and monitor risk metrics
• Collaborate with risk and operations teams to ensure data integrity and timely reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in public or private accounting
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI (experience with dashboards a plus)
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with commodity trading, financial instruments trading or derivatives is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus with significant opportunity for long-term advancement
• Access to the Employee Stock Purchase Program and a $1,000 grant of stock given to new employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (Vacation) and holiday pay
• Access to additional company benefits and programs