Senior Associate - Reporting

Hexion • Worthington, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Associate – Reporting plays a key role within the Corporate Finance organization, supporting both external and internal financial reporting activities. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reporting, Board reporting materials and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal control requirements and company reporting standards. Reporting to the External Reporting Manager, this role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, business stakeholders and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis. The position offers broad exposure to executive leadership, technical accounting matters and finance transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be a hands-on contributor who can operate independently, manage multiple priorities and identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and reporting technologies.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting concepts and internal control practices.
• Ability to interpret and advise on application of U.S. GAAP to complex business transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, investigate variances and communicate findings effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using ERP systems, reporting applications and financial tools; SAP, Workiva (Wdesk), Backline and Power BI experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional teams.
• Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, compliance and high-quality financial reporting.
• 3-6 years of experience in public accounting, financial reporting, corporate accounting, finance or a related field.
• Experience preparing financial statements, reporting packages or audit support documentation.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience operating in a deadline-driven environment with competing priorities.
• Prior experience within a corporate finance organization, manufacturing company or public accounting firm preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification, or active progress toward CPA certification, preferred.
• Prior public accounting audit or assurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with reporting deadlines and accounting requirements.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, disclosures and documentation for external financial reporting requirements.
• Support governmental, census, statistical and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reporting packages, executive financial reviews and Board of Directors materials.
• Research, document and support accounting conclusions related to new transactions, business initiatives and evolving accounting standards under U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and business stakeholders to ensure accurate application of accounting policies.
• Support implementation and adoption of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a primary contact for assigned audit areas by preparing schedules, coordinating support requests and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting key reporting controls and compliance activities.
• Execute assigned internal control responsibilities and support internal and external control testing efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting quality, efficiency and transparency through process improvements, automation and data analytics.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives and reporting system improvements.
• Support special projects and other finance and accounting initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Exposure to executive leadership, Board reporting and strategic finance initiatives.
• Opportunity to develop technical accounting, reporting and financial analysis expertise.
• Direct interaction with external auditors and cross-functional business leaders.
• Participation in finance transformation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career path into Reporting Manager, or other Corporate Finance or Business Finance roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior