Financial Reporting Analyst III

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation•Newark, DE
•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Analyst III plays a critical role in the Company’s external financial reporting process, including preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) and quarterly earnings releases. This senior-level role is suited to a professional, ideally with a public accounting background, who has experience leading engagement teams, addressing complex technical accounting matters, and partnering with senior stakeholders. The role partners with the Director of Financial Reporting and cross-functional teams on consolidated financial statements and disclosures, coordinates reporting inputs, supports earnings communications and regulatory filings, resolves technical accounting matters, and works with internal and external auditors. It also contributes to close workflows, internal controls, staff guidance, and improvements to reporting processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • At least 5 years of public accounting experience in a senior or in-charge role, leading teams and managing complex accounting matters.
  • Hands-on experience using SAP for financial accounting, reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and data analysis.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Regular driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an MBA.
  • CPA licensure or certification.
  • Familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, and PowerPlan.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Director of Financial Reporting and cross-functional teams to prepare and review consolidated financial statements and related SEC filing disclosures, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
  • Own key components of quarterly and annual reporting deliverables and coordinate inputs from Investor Relations, FP&A, Treasury, and Business Accounting.
  • Prepare and review portions of quarterly earnings releases, earnings call scripts, and investor presentations.
  • Research, document, and resolve complex technical accounting and reporting matters, including preparing formal accounting position papers.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact with internal and external auditors, manage audit requests, and support accounting conclusions.
  • Support preparation and review of annual employee benefit plan financial statements filed with the Department of Labor.
  • Assist with preparing regulated utility financial statements submitted to regulatory bodies.
  • Prepare and review selected corporate and intercompany elimination journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain and enhance internal control documentation and support internal audit testing.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, review, and informal mentoring to junior staff.
  • Lead portions of quarterly and annual close workflows and help drive reporting efficiencies.
  • Identify and implement process improvements based on public accounting and SEC reporting best practices.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and adopt new technologies and tools.
  • Adapt to evolving priorities and take ownership of new or unfamiliar responsibilities as business needs arise.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Cooperative, supportive, and empowered team atmosphere.
  • Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities.
  • Monthly recognition events.
  • Wellness initiatives and community events.
  • Customizable benefit packages, including 401(k), medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Compensated volunteer hours.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and a separate bank of sick time.
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