About Load One
Load One, LLC is a PE-backed expedited freight brokerage headquartered in Taylor, MI. We operate enterprise fleet, spot freight, air freight, and owner-operator programs across the country. Our finance team works directly with the CFO and executive leadership on monthly close, Board reporting, budgeting, and M&A support. This is a high-visibility role with real impact from day one.
Position Summary
Load One is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our on-site finance team in Taylor, MI. This role supports monthly close analysis, quarterly Board of Directors reporting, annual budgeting, variance analysis, and ad hoc executive reporting. The FP&A Analyst will also play an active role in Load One's AI reporting initiative using tools already in production.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports as part of the close process.
- Conduct variance analysis on actual results versus budget and forecast.
- Track and maintain corporate EBITDA against budget and forecast.
- Support preparation of quarterly Board of Directors reporting packages.
- Assist in annual budgeting and multi-year forecasting.
- Analyze COGS spend and margins against prior year, budget, and expectations.
- Build financial, cost, and statistical models in partnership with operations.
- Use Claude.AI, Domo, Microsoft Great Plains, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses for executives related to expenses, statistics, and cost savings opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business with a finance concentration.
- 3 or more years of direct experience in accounting and financial analysis.
- Hands-on experience with at least three of the following: variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, EBITDA tracking, COGS analysis, financial modeling, or Board and executive reporting.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial models.
- Familiarity with AI tools in a professional setting such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude.AI, or similar.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to work 100% on-site in Taylor, MI. There is no remote or hybrid option.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in transportation, logistics, freight, or fleet industries.
- Proficiency in Domo, Microsoft Great Plains, Power BI, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting M&A due diligence or working in a PE-backed environment.
- Advanced AI experience including prompt engineering, AI-assisted reporting, or AI workflow design.
- Board of Directors reporting experience.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Medical and dental coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
Working Conditions
This position is 100% on-site at our Taylor, MI headquarters. It is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered.
Load One, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
