Senior Analyst - Financial Reporting (HYBRID)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals. The Senior Analyst - Financial Reporting is responsible for maintaining the books and records as well as ensuring transactions are properly reflected in the consolidated financial statements. This position performs many of the tasks involved in the monthly close process and preparation of consolidated financial statements and internal reporting packages (BS/IS/CFS) as well as other activities such as: Preparation of monthly journal entries Reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts Determining the appropriate accounting treatment for various contracts / transactions Other key accounting tasks In addition, this role is responsible for supporting innovation and continuous improvement opportunities such as, improving efficiencies, elevating the division's ability to provide insight to our business partners and gain transparency into trends in financial data. This role will specifically include involvement in various initiatives such as: Assess and enhance current accounting processes through process improvements focusing on simplification and standardization Improving manual processes through automation Serve as a change agent and help foster an environment that embraces transformation, innovation and continuous improvement Data aggregation and analysis

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
3+ years of related experience in accounting or finance
Understanding of technical accounting rules, accounting processes and key internal controls
A highly motivated individual with strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills
Self-confidence with ability to interface with and develop consensus among multiple constituencies at varying levels
Ability to work with both technical and business user teams to identify and solve issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with making presentations
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Masters of Business Administration or Masters of Accounting
Experience in airline or similar industry
Understanding of data and experience with data analytic tools

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day financial reporting operations independently with minimal guidance, leading month-end close processes and quarterly/annual reporting to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Review and analyze complex transactions, ensuring they are properly reflected in the Company's books and records in accordance with US GAAP. This includes identifying and resolving any discrepancies
Monitoring the performance of internal controls to ensure financial statements are free from material errors as well as providing recommendations on improving effectiveness
Complex ad hoc analysis as needed
Assess and enhance current accounting processes to identify areas for process improvements focusing on simplification, standardization, end-to-end optimization through cross-functional collaboration and automation
Implement best practices and automation tools (e.g., EPM, Alteryx, RPA, etc.) to streamline accounting processes and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of reporting, reconciliation, and month-end close activities
Continuously identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvement that align with the department's transformation initiatives, focusing on cost savings and operational efficiency
Track efforts against transformation initiative milestones, maintain timelines and assist in the preparation of reports for senior management on progress updates
Serve as a change agent and help foster an environment that embraces transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement