Lead Analyst - Financial Reporting

Iberdrola•Boston, MA

3d•$100,800 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Analyst – Financial Reporting prepares and files periodic external financial reports under US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and prepares internal IFRS reports for submission to the parent company, including monthly reports. The role supports timely and accurate financial reporting, disclosures, audits, and internal controls, and provides guidance to other analysts as needed.

Requirements

At least 4 years of related experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent discipline.
Experience with financial accounting, regulatory accounting, and financial reporting under both US GAAP and IFRS.
Experience with consolidated financial statements and knowledge of GAAP.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills for data retention and retrieval.
Ability to bring issues and processes to closure.
Ability to work independently, in a team, and across departments.
Ability to identify process improvements.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and remain flexible in a service-oriented environment.
Ability to communicate clearly with other departments, external legal counsel, and external service companies.
Exceptional technical skills, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience with solid exposure to financial statement preparation and review.
Experience with 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and web filing.
CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing, reviewing, and distributing accurate and timely external and internal financial reports under US GAAP and IFRS.
Prepare and compile financial data and supporting schedules for financial statement disclosures, including cash flow statements, statements of equity, consolidating schedules, exhibits, footnotes, and MD&A.
Perform income statement variance analysis at entity and consolidated levels.
Support internal and independent external auditors during closing, financial statement production, and annual audits.
Prepare auditable supporting workpapers and respond professionally and promptly to audit team questions.
Maintain proficiency in new accounting standards and related disclosures, and research appropriate or alternative accounting treatments as needed.
Prepare and lead internal reviews of the company's annual shareholder report.
Maintain effective disclosure controls under Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and other internal controls.
Coordinate officer representation letters and certifications, advise management of potential disclosures, and produce approved representation letters for external auditors as required.
Help monitor processes for consistent quarterly and annual financial and disclosure information in accordance with external auditors' client checklists.
Prepare financial statements and disclosure materials to support debt issuances.
Prepare monthly and annual IFRS statements for submission to the parent company.
Provide guidance to other analysts as needed.