Senior Financial Analyst

SGS • Bloomfield, NJ

21d

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for applying principles of accounting to perform general accounting duties. They work closely with the Business Controller and assists with the completion of timely and accurate monthly financial statements for the assigned business, including workpapers for assigned general ledger areas. The Senior Financial Analyst performs Fixed Assets Audits and ad hoc reporting and complies with all the requirements and deadlines of Finance North America. Assists Business Controller with month-end financial reporting and analysis, including generating and reconciling reports/schedules, researching general ledger transactions and initiating adjustment as needed. Prepares fixed asset capitalization and asset maintenance reports; works with finance and operations teams to timely and properly capitalize assets when ready for use. Performs annual review of fixed assets and works with finance and operations teams to retire or write off assets no longer in use. Supports internal departments by giving direction and providing accurate financial results. Analyzes actual results against expected performance and communicates areas for improvement. Assists Business Controller in the entire financial cycle, including budgeting/forecasting, internal and external audits, account analysis and reconciliations, inventory, and all other financial processes. May train junior members of the team. At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct. Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of experience, including experience with month/year end close
• English – Advanced level proficiency
• Advanced level proficiency in Mathematical Skills
• Advanced level Reasoning Skills/Abilities
• Strong business acumen/business awareness with solid technical and analytical background
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and inter-personal skills
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations to different levels of management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment
• Ability to consistently exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• MS Office Excel - Expert user level skills
• MS Office Word and PowerPoint – Intermediate user proficiency

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years’ experience with financial systems (Oracle Projects)
• Experience with financial systems (Oracle Projects)

Responsibilities

• Applying principles of accounting to perform general accounting duties.
• Working closely with the Business Controller and assists with the completion of timely and accurate monthly financial statements for the assigned business, including workpapers for assigned general ledger areas.
• Performing Fixed Assets Audits and ad hoc reporting and complies with all the requirements and deadlines of Finance North America.
• Assisting Business Controller with month-end financial reporting and analysis, including generating and reconciling reports/schedules, researching general ledger transactions and initiating adjustment as needed.
• Preparing fixed asset capitalization and asset maintenance reports; works with finance and operations teams to timely and properly capitalize assets when ready for use.
• Performing annual review of fixed assets and works with finance and operations teams to retire or write off assets no longer in use.
• Supporting internal departments by giving direction and providing accurate financial results.
• Analyzing actual results against expected performance and communicates areas for improvement.
• Assisting Business Controller in the entire financial cycle, including budgeting/forecasting, internal and external audits, account analysis and reconciliations, inventory, and all other financial processes.
• Training junior members of the team.
• Complying with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Adhering to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees