Senior Financial Analyst

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst - Reporting will participate in the timely completion of SEC quarterly and annual reports by coordinating the delivery of financial information to ensure accurate and compliant reports are completed and submitted. Responsibilities will include preparing the required disclosures, XBRL formats, and other tasks as assigned; reviewing and analyzing data provided by the business units; working with internal and external auditors on SOX and financial reporting matters. In addition, this person will participate in the preparation of annual goodwill analysis, debt, filings, rating agency materials, and other public materials.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and completion of 10Q/10K reports by leading and coordinating the delivery of financial information and preparing supporting work papers and other related procedures to ensure accurate and compliant reports are completed and submitted.
• Review and analyze data submitted by business units to ensure amounts are compliant with the applicable U.S. accounting standards.
• Lead the completion of assigned reporting functions, including footnotes, disclosures and XBRL requests.
• Work with external auditors on quarterly reviews and year-end audits to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Perform disclosure benchmarking, peer comparisons and SEC technical research.
• Ongoing review of XBRL tagging of the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.
• Review annual proxy and 8-K's as needed.
• Collaborate with departments, such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury and Tax as needed.
• Participate in the preparation of annual goodwill analysis, debt, filings, rating agency materials, and other public materials.
• Work closely with Senior Manager, Process and Internal Control to ensure all applicable guidelines for SOX compliance are met.
• Assist with updating department process flowcharts and other key SOX control documentation as-needed.
• Provide SOX support for external auditors as needed.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Projects may include implementation of process improvements and revisions of reporting information.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance which may include:
• 2+ years with a large public accounting firm (required)
• 2+ years at a large SEC registrant with over $1 billion in sales and global operations.
• 1+ years of leadership experience (i.e. leading teams, leading projects, etc.)
• Working knowledge of financial and accounting concepts and practices with understanding of GAAP and also some familiarity with internal controls over financial reporting and the ability to apply these principles in practice.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Project, Sharepoint)
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results when under the pressure of a deadline
• Create and maintain strong peer relationships
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Ability to effectively work and create effective partnerships with employees at all levels within the organization and external customers
• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making skills
• Ability to act independently and self-monitor progress and success to bring work assignments to conclusions