Finance Systems & Automation Analyst

EMPOWER OVERVIEW

Empower is shaking up an outdated financial system by providing real opportunity for our customers: the opportunity to get the cash they need, to access fair credit, and to change their financial story. Today, we’re helping millions of people find financial security through machine learning models that evaluate creditworthiness using a more inclusive lens and mobile-first products: Cash Advance, Thrive line of credit, and Petal credit cards. Tomorrow? Creating even more financial paths for our customers (and their wallets) to succeed.

This year, Empower ranked #65 on Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list — our third year in a row cracking the top 100 — and was named by Forbes as one of the 25 Next Billion-Dollar Startups for 2024. Empower was also featured by Forbes on America’s Best Startup Employers list in 2023, and our Thrive line of credit product was named by Fast Company as one of 2022’s Next Big Things in Tech.

Empower is backed by Sequoia Capital, Blisce, and Icon Ventures. Ready to grow your impact and accelerate your career? Take a look at our open roles — we can’t wait to meet you.

The Opportunity: Finance Systems & Automation Analyst

Empower is hiring for a Finance Systems & Automation Analyst to help modernize the way we manage and use financial data. This role is ideal for someone who understands accounting but prefers to build the tools and systems that make finance faster, more accurate, and easier to scale. You’ll work closely with our BI and Accounting teams to transition manual workflows into automated, reliable, and auditable processes using SQL, Python, and modern reporting tools. Your work will improve how we close the books, track performance, and deliver insights across the business. This role is ideal for someone who likes building systems, solving process challenges with code, and turning messy data into something finance teams can actually use. You will report directly to our Controller.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Build and automate core accounting workflows like variance analysis, reconciliations, and close reporting

• Partner with BI to structure financial data models and pipelines

• Translate accounting and reporting needs into SQL- or Python-based tools

• Aggregate and clean data from ERP and subledger systems for reporting and analysis

• Create dashboards and tools that make financial data easier to access and act on

• Support audits by improving traceability and documentation of financial processes

• Help manage finance systems such as NetSuite, Aleph, and AP automation tools

• Improve internal controls and support better decision-making by reducing manual work

Why You’re a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field

• 3-5 years of experience in a finance, accounting, or data-focused role

• Strong SQL skills; experience with Python or scripting tools is a plus

• Comfortable working in Excel, but interested in building solutions that go beyond it

• Familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP

• Able to work independently and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Preferred but not required: experience with BI tools like Tableau, Looker, or Power BI; exposure to data transformation tools such as dbt or Alteryx; familiarity with accounting principles and financial reporting logic; CPA or currently pursuing CPA

Our Interview Process

1. Initial Recruiter Call: A conversation to learn about your experience and what you're looking for in your next role.

2. Hiring Manager Interview: A deeper discussion about your background and the Finance Systems & Automation Analyst role

3. SQL Interview: An interview with a member of our BI team to assess your SQL knowledge

4. Skills Panel: Meet with Empower team members to discuss your expertise and approach to problem-solving.

5. Leadership Conversation: Final conversation with our CFO to discuss our mission and how you could contribute to it (and how we can help you achieve your career goals along the way).

Don't meet every qualification? If you're excited about this challenge and driven to innovate, we still want to hear from you!

What You'll Get at Empower

• Meaningful Ownership: Competitive salary and generous equity in a profitable, fast growing company.

• Complete Support: 100% coverage for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a generous WFH reimbursement.

• High-Impact Teams: The chance to thrive in a small, focused team where your contributions directly shape outcomes for our business and customers.

• Remote First: A virtual first environment built on trust and outcomes.

• Team Connection: Twice-yearly company onsites where we come together to connect, learn, and build for the future (our last few have been in San Diego, Vail, and Flagstaff)!

• Growth Path: Ongoing opportunities for development in a dynamic, supportive, and creative environment.

The Empower Way

The Empower Way is one where bold ambition meets an owner mindset, where open dialogue and spirited debate are encouraged, and where everyone works together to put our customers first. We believe diverse voices lead to the best ideas, and we foster an environment where every individual is valued, heard, and supported as part of one unified team working to change lives and build a more inclusive future.

If that sounds like you, join us and be part of a team that's helping millions of people reshape their financial futures.