How to hire a senior reporting analyst

How to hire a senior reporting analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior reporting analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior reporting analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior reporting analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the senior reporting analyst you need to hire. Certain senior reporting analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect senior reporting analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior reporting analysts.

   Type of Senior Reporting Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Reporting Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$30-52
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58
   Database Analyst	A database analyst is primarily responsible for devising strategies on how to handle a company's collection of data and information. Typically, they are in charge of designing and implementing databases, evaluating existing ones, and providing recommendations for improvement... Show more	$30-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Power Bi
   • Data Analysis
   • Dashboards
   • Visualization
   • Financial Statements
   • GAAP
   • PowerPoint
   • BI
   • Strong Analytical
   • Project Management
   • SAS
   • Process Improvement
   • Internal Controls
   • External Auditors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage analysts to prepare of government securities dealers reports.
   • Manage administration and supervise development of logistics policies and programs to ensure they meet the changing conditions in program requirements.
   • Used mainframe for large batch mailings using Cobol, SAS, JCL, VSAM.
   • Create and update standard operating procedures and documentation to address logistics procedures and integrate DoD policy changes.
   • Maintain and upgrade Openview and maps, on a UNIX system.
   • Assist in consolidating financial databases and train peers on the Hyperion database.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior reporting analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior reporting analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior reporting analysts' average salary in utah is 39% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior reporting analysts earn 42% less than senior-level senior reporting analysts.
   • Certifications. A senior reporting analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior reporting analyst's salary.

   Average senior reporting analyst salary

   $83,476yearly

   $40.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior reporting analyst salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average senior reporting analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$97,652	$47
   2	Washington	$97,509	$47
   3	New Jersey	$93,129	$45
   4	District of Columbia	$91,050	$44
   5	Massachusetts	$89,887	$43
   6	New York	$87,557	$42
   7	Maryland	$86,216	$41
   8	Virginia	$85,593	$41
   9	Connecticut	$84,008	$40
   10	Texas	$83,247	$40
   11	Pennsylvania	$82,973	$40
   12	Illinois	$82,871	$40
   13	North Carolina	$82,312	$40
   14	Wisconsin	$80,379	$39
   15	Michigan	$79,229	$38
   16	Georgia	$77,859	$37
   17	Colorado	$76,973	$37
   18	Iowa	$76,250	$37
   19	Delaware	$74,683	$36
   20	Arizona	$74,447	$36

   Average senior reporting analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bloomberg	$115,822	$55.68	32
   2	PayPal	$113,716	$54.67	5
   3	Cargill	$112,888	$54.27
   4	Nike	$111,611	$53.66	2
   5	Ross Stores	$110,665	$53.20	26
   6	Biogen	$107,751	$51.80	3
   7	The New York Times Company	$106,329	$51.12	11
   8	AIG	$105,851	$50.89	23
   9	Zendesk	$105,500	$50.72	1
   10	Morgan Stanley	$104,340	$50.16	23
   11	Santander Bank	$103,903	$49.95	3
   12	General Motors	$103,413	$49.72	63
   13	Grainger	$103,410	$49.72	6
   14	City National Bank	$103,354	$49.69	34
   15	Citi	$103,231	$49.63	45
   16	Santander Private Banking International	$102,501	$49.28	2
   17	BNY Mellon	$102,142	$49.11	7
   18	Ocwen Financial	$101,734	$48.91
   19	Sally Beauty Holdings	$101,048	$48.58	1
   20	Microsoft	$99,755	$47.96	14

4. Writing a senior reporting analyst job description

   A job description for a senior reporting analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a senior reporting analyst job description:

   Senior reporting analyst job description example

   Job Title: SEC Reporting Sr Analyst
   Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA; Westminster, CO; Dayton, OH; Potential for Remote
   Reports to: Manager, SEC Reporting
   
   Responsibilities:
   Work directly with the Manager of SEC reporting and technical accounting Partner with members of accounting operations, stock administration, human resources, controllers, FP&A, legal, internal controls, third party vendors Assist with reporting calendar and deliverables Assist with preparation of the Company's periodic SEC filings, including 10Qs, 10Ks, and assist with proxy statement Tie out of the earnings release, web schedules, and conference call scripts Ensure consistency with the tie-out of the 10-Q/10-K with both earnings release and audit committee materials.Assist with the EPS calculations and statement of shareholders equity as well as weighted-average shares outstanding Review and understand preparation of Statement of Cash FlowsEnsure compliance with SOX controls Assist in drafting and maintaining quarterly and annual accounting memos, for example going concern, impairment assessments, and related party information.Review certain information from stock administration team Review quarterly PRSU multipliers Record or review monthly stock compensation expense Record or review share repurchases Review new SEC requirements, such as sustainability reporting, and new FASB standards to ensure proper reporting; provide benchmarking Understand the impacts of acquisitions and divestitures for SEC reporting purposes Potential for performing technical accounting research Evaluate and continually improve procedures and processes
   
   Requirements:
   Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with CPA4+ years of relevant experience, including multi-national and public company SEC reporting experience; Big 4 experience preferred Basic knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations Accountable for taking ownership over outcomes and public-facing information Ability to listen to the needs of the business, articulate issues in a clear and simplified manner, present findings Advanced Excel and/or Google spreadsheet skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Analytical with the ability to dive into the details and data and do the analysis required Team player showing emotional intelligence in all situations Experience with Oracle and Workiva preferred
   
   Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise life cycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation, and logistics.
   
   Trimble Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected factor. EOE/M/F/V/D

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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior reporting analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior reporting analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior reporting analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior reporting analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit senior reporting analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting senior reporting analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior reporting analyst

   Once you've found the senior reporting analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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