CPA, External Financial Reporting Analyst

Agilent Technologies•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Agilent’s External Financial Reporting (EFR) team is seeking an experienced finance professional with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to support Agilent’s external reporting responsibilities that are mandated by U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations and contribute to the future growth of Agilent Technologies. The position involves significant interaction with various individuals in Agilent’s functional and geographic organizations around the world. This individual must be a dedicated self-starter who can work with minimal direct supervision in an exciting and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with the right background and skills to jump immediately into a meaningful role within Agilent Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on experience in external financial reporting.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance.
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting abilities.
Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism.
Proven track record of executing deliverables, meeting commitments, and driving organizational change.
Positive attitude with strong focus and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated resilience and adaptability to shifting business priorities.
Proficient in reporting tools such as SAP and HFM, as well as Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
This is an on-site role; candidates are expected to be present on-site at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and filing SEC periodic reports, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and ensuring compliance with USGAAP, disclosure requirements and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 in the financial reporting area.
Monitor, research, interpret and assess new U.S. GAAP pronouncements & SEC reporting requirements and succinctly present their impact on Agilent’s financial statements, disclosures and reporting processes with external reporting white papers and memorandums.
Review defined benefit pension accounting and disclosure in partnership with third-party actuary
Analyze the impact of derivative and hedging activities in collaboration with Treasury team.
Review the US Burden rate (e.g., healthcare and 401K, etc.) activity and provide monthly actual and forecast updates to the Controller and FP&A team.
Implement and maintain procedures to ensure the timely accumulation of information necessary for financial reporting functions, including press releases and investor relations materials.
Collaborate with business partners to review financial reporting processes and identify/implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
Work closely with external auditors and assist in the coordination of the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
Manage updates to Agilent’s Accounting and Finance Manual (AFM).
Support other significant or unusual transactions including impact on accounting and disclosure in areas such as ESG, Human Capital, Climate and Cybersecurity.