Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

AES US•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries, is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join its Financial Reporting team. This role involves contributing to the preparation and analysis of financial statements and disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. The analyst will collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to accounting, reporting, and regulatory matters within AES's businesses. This position offers an opportunity to enhance technical accounting expertise, deepen knowledge of the energy industry, and build organizational partnerships while supporting critical financial reporting and compliance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge of financial reporting principles and accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting financial reporting, external audits, SEC reporting, or regulatory compliance activities.
Familiarity with SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial disclosure processes.
Experience working with large organizations, public companies, or regulated industries.
CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.
Knowledge of SEC filing requirements and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation, review, and submission of financial reporting deliverables as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including trial balances, reporting packages, cash flow statements, management reports, disclosure checklists, representation letters, and subsequent event analyses.
Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits for AES consolidated financial statements and selected U.S. subsidiary audits.
Prepare and coordinate timely and accurate external filings required by legal agreements, regulatory requirements, and local reporting obligations.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial reporting procedures, documentation, metrics, and reporting processes.
Support quality control and review processes by maintaining appropriate documentation standards and sharing best practices across the team.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to develop operational knowledge and serve as a trusted resource for financial reporting and accounting matters.
Monitor emerging accounting guidance, SEC developments, and industry trends, and assist in evaluating their potential impact on AES.
Coordinate and support pre-close activities, including information gathering, meeting materials, agendas, and documentation as needed.
Assist in maintaining an effective internal control environment and supporting SOX compliance requirements related to financial reporting and disclosures.
Support the evaluation of technical accounting matters and help coordinate disclosure information required for quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
Participate in the review and preparation of SEC filings for Indianapolis Power & Light Company and Dayton Power & Light Company.
Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.