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WHO WE ARE
Headquarters: Cedar Rapids, IA
Position Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.
CRST is celebrating 70+ years of grit, growth, and forward momentum - a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. At CRST, you'll be a part of a team backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success. 

CRST Dedicated Solutions
CRST's Dedicated Solutions team strives to provide customers with the flexibility of a private fleet - focused on speed, efficiency and value - without the expense. We work to deliver service excellence to our retailers and producers, relentlessly working toward more consistent, dependable and high-quality delivery services to make us an invaluable part of the supply chain logistics. 

The Role
The Financial Analyst supports accurate financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting to help leaders understand performance and make informed decisions. This role partners closely with their direct leader and assigned business unit to analyze results, explain variances, and support planning activities. This role will directly support our Dedicated division.

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday; Onsite

Compensation: $63,236 - $82,228 Starting Wages (Pay Bi-Weekly) *A final amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location. Typically, selected candidates are hired at a rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

What You'll Do

• Financial Data Integrity: Reconcile, understand, and confirm financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity of company financial information and support the monthly close process
• Variance Analysis: Analyze monthly sales, cost, and profit variances versus forecast and plan and explain key drivers to leadership
• Support: Provide financial and analytical support to leaders, translating data into clear and actionable insights
• Planning Support: Assist in the preparation of annual plans and updated forecasts as required
• Reporting: Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports to support operational and financial decision-making
• Business Understanding: Build knowledge of business operations, financial drivers, and performance metrics within the assigned business unit
• Presentation and Communication: Present financial findings primarily to the direct leader, supporting broader leadership discussions as needed
• Accountability and Reliability: Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

Required Qualifications:

• Financial Acumen: Working knowledge of financial statements, accrual accounting, and variance analysis
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and explain results clearly
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
• Communication: Ability to explain financial information to non-financial partners
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office environment. Activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, using standard office equipment, and communicating with colleagues or customers. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business Exposure: Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, or planning cycles
• Data Skills: Experience working with large data sets or financial systems
• Collaboration: Experience partnering with cross-functional teams

Did You Know?

• CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees
• We’re family-owned. We’re dedicated to building on our founder’s legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
• CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!

The CRST Core Values: Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.

EEO Statement: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.