About The Position
The External Financial Reporting Senior Analyst supports firm-wide financial reporting requirements by preparing and analyzing financial information and processes. The role applies accounting policies and GAAP, contributes to monthly and quarterly financial statements, supports external reporting and annual audits, and helps improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems. The analyst also works with Financial Planning and Analysis and Financial Systems Support teams, responds to reporting inquiries, and prepares ad hoc analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; an Accounting focus is preferred.
- Three or more years of accounting and financial reporting experience required.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, handle multiple projects or tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask successfully while working independently or within a group environment.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information.
Nice To Haves
- Previous public accounting experience.
- Experience working within the finance department of a large corporation.
- Solid understanding of GAAP.
- CPA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience using Oracle Cloud.
- Experience using OneStream.
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper application of accounting policies and processes and lead development of best practices.
- Interpret and apply corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Assist with monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation and analysis.
- Analyze financial data and provide responses to upline and leadership.
- Assist with external reporting requirements as needed.
- Assist in coordinating and executing annual external audits.
- Support system implementations within reporting software and transactional systems.
- Assist with monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including resolving identified issues.
- Review and document accounting policies, process improvements, and internal control procedures, and assist with their implementation.
- Assist with analysis of financial lending requirements and covenants.
- Serve as a resource for other departments on financial reporting and analysis.
- Partner with BDO’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to streamline and improve the monthly financial reporting cycle and process.
- Partner with Financial Systems Support (FSS) to leverage technology and drive continuous improvement across the Firm’s financial systems.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
