Sr Financial Reporting Analyst

Mattel•El Segundo, CA

5h•$117,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mattel's Financial Reporting department is responsible for the global consolidation of Mattel’s financial statements, oversight of the monthly close process, and preparation of Mattel’s quarterly and annual financial statements filed with the SEC. The department also manages various corporate accounting activities, including share-based compensation, derivatives, employee benefit plan expenses, and lease accounting. The group serves as a technical accounting resource for the broader organization and supports the review of other publicly presented financial information, including earnings releases, analyst presentations, and the annual Proxy statement. These activities require partnership with all divisions of Mattel and provide excellent exposure to finance leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 3 years of experience
3+ years of public accounting experience at nationally recognized public accounting firm, “Big 4” firm preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent analytical capabilities
Strong interpersonal qualities
Passion and perseverance
Clear and transparent communication skills
Structured thinking

Nice To Haves

CPA desired
Knowledge of Oracle Cloud, including the FCCS consolidation module, is a plus

Responsibilities

Support preparation of SEC financial filings, including annual reports on Form 10-K and Form 11-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, footnotes to the financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, and XBRL filings
Review internal and external communications, including board presentations and earnings releases, scripts, and presentations
Participate in the consolidation process, including the preparation of monthly/quarterly journal entries (e.g., share-based compensation, derivatives, and benefit plans) and other consolidation activities
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages
Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analyses
Support review of significant contracts and review of appropriate accounting under US GAAP and coordinate with internal teams on accounting treatment
Work with internal stakeholders to provide accounting guidance for newly issued accounting rules and determine implications resulting from contemplated or executed transactions and contracts
Work as part of cross-functional teams to execute various special projects and transactions and preparation of ad hoc financial reporting