External Financial Reporting Analyst

Agilent Technologies•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Hybrid

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, plus a minimum of 5+ years of relevant and practical experience, CPA/CA preferred.
Strong financial reporting and technical accounting skills, including working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley 404.
Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, coupled with sound judgment and professionalism.
Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments and drive change.
Positive attitude, focus, and ability to multi-task effectively in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrate resilience and adaptability to changing business priorities.
Sound knowledge of reporting tools (preferably SAP and HFM) and various office suites products (word, excel, power point, share point, etc.)
This is an on-site position, and the candidate is expected to be on-site a minimum of 3 days a week.

Nice To Haves

CPA/CA preferred.

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.