Financial Reporting Analyst

Arbor Realty Trust•Uniondale, NY

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Analyst will be responsible for supporting the reporting department with the completion of financial schedules and analyses, coordination and preparation of SEC filings, as well as other ad-hoc financial analyses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2 or more years professional experience in accounting, large tier accounting firm or public company preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
Strong attention to detail is critical
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of SEC filings (8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy) and subsidiary financial statements and disclosures.
Prepare and maintain periodic workpapers and analyses for supporting financial statement disclosures in SEC filings.
Oversee stock administration responsibilities, such as preparing and filing Form 4s, dividend payments and maintaining accurate internal share count schedules.
Liaison with internal departments and external vendors to gather financial and non-financial information on a timely basis.
Assist with the completion of quarterly disclosure checklists to ensure financial statements and footnotes comply with current GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Maintain compliance of SEC and NYSE rules and regulations, including dividend notifications and section 16 filings.
Provide support for external and internal audit requests, including SOX 404 compliance.
Participate in the preparation of reporting packages to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Coordinate external press releases and support investor relations function.
Perform competitive peer analysis and other ad-hoc financial analyses on an as needed basis.