Operational Senior Analyst

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Costa Mesa, CA, USA
In-Office
80K-107K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Transportation • Travel
The Role
Lead IT financial forecasting, budgeting, vendor and contract management, and compliance. Coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare and reconcile operating expense budgets, update forecasting models, create reports and databases, and drive process improvements and audits to ensure accuracy and policy adherence.
Summary Generated by Built In
Operational Senior Analyst

As an Operational Senior Analyst, you will work with other Analysts in all the IT Financials from contract requests to the production of the final forecasted and budgeted reports for all I.S Financials.  This role supports operational goals and objectives by developing processes and proposals to enhance effectiveness.

This role works with business stakeholders to address operational issues involving external vendor products and services.  It serves as a principle for all systems used in IT Financials across all states and leads staff training, special assignments and cross-team project collaborations for process improvements.

What You Will Do

  • You’ll organize monthly forecast and budget fulfillments clearly and coordinate team resources to complete the many required financial submissions by setting timelines and coordinating with all analysts, management and Accounting and Finance.
  • You’ll serve as primary liaison between the Business and external vendors, managing expense billing, contract review, compliance, operational issues, and system integrations. Lead cross-functional project teams and assess the financial impact of system or process changes through financial analysis.
  • You’ll prepare and monitor operating expense budgets, reconcile monthly variances, set goals, control costs, and update forecasting models for expenses and staffing.
  • You will design, carry out, record, and report on program audit methods necessary to verify accuracy and compliance with established policies, practices, and procedures.
  • You’ll create and manage databases for programs, initiatives, and vendors. Prepare both internal and external reports on expenses, initiatives, performance goals, and results, as well as ad-hoc reports when required.
  • You will assist in compliance monitoring activities to ensure that business operations adhere to all relevant internal and external regulations.

What You Will Need

  • To thrive in this position, you have 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, business performance assessment, operational excellence, and operations management.
  • You have strong experience in budget/finance administration and project management.
  • You have organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to multitask and meet project deadlines as set by management.
  • You have the ability to assist with recommendations and proposals and delegate and oversee projects and assignments to other employees as directed.
  • Strong executive communication skills—able to translate complexity into clear tradeoffs, risk posture, and action plans.
  • You possess advanced experience with Excel and Access.  Experience with Apptio, Technology Business Management (TBM), Oracle ERP, and SmartView is a plus.

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The starting pay range for this position is:

$80,100.00 - $107,000.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

•    401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension    

•    Tuition assistance

•    Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs

•    Paid parental leave

•    Wellness programs

•    Employee discounts (membership, insurance,

travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). 

Skills Required

  • 5+ years experience in financial analysis, business performance assessment, operational excellence, and operations management.
  • Strong experience in budget and finance administration and project management.
  • Advanced experience with Excel and Access.
  • Experience with Apptio, Technology Business Management (TBM), Oracle ERP, and SmartView.
  • Organizational and time management skills, ability to multitask and meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to delegate, oversee projects and assignments, lead staff training and cross-team collaborations.
  • Strong executive communication skills; translate complexity into clear tradeoffs, risk posture, and action plans.
  • Experience designing and conducting program audit methods and compliance monitoring.

AAA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Pay Growth & Progression Annual raises and bonuses are typically provided, signaling structured pay progression. Performance-based opportunities can add to earnings when goals are met.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) match and an additional employer contribution are part of the package. This strengthens long‑term financial value beyond base pay.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and paid holidays are provided, with generous PTO in the first year for certain roles. This breadth supports work‑life balance and recovery time.

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The Company
HQ: Dearborn, MI
13,858 Employees
Year Founded: 1902

What We Do

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