Senior Financial Projects Analyst (EX)
About The Position
The Senior, Financial Projects role will support the accounting and reporting of complex and non-routine transactions within a dynamic, publicly traded environment. Reporting to the Director of Financial Projects, this position is responsible for performing technical accounting research, assisting in the preparation of accounting memoranda, and evaluating the application of U.S. GAAP to a variety of business transactions. The position provides meaningful exposure to acquisitions and purchase accounting, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment analyses, joint ventures and equity method investments, and insurance-related estimates. The individual will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to assess the accounting implications of transactions, support financial statement disclosures, and respond to technical accounting inquiries. In addition, the role will assist with audit support and contribute to ad-hoc projects, requiring strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to clearly communicate technical conclusions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA (or actively pursuing) preferred
- 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional)
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Working knowledge of Hyperion, Oracle and Workiva is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Responsibilities
- Assist with technical accounting research on complex transactions and prepare supporting analyses and memoranda
- Evaluate the impact of new accounting pronouncements and support implementation efforts
- Assist in accounting for acquisitions, including purchase price allocation and goodwill recognition
- Support integration activities and related accounting considerations
- Assist in interim and annual impairment testing for goodwill and long-lived assets, including coordinating with business units to understand trends and forecasts
- Assist in evaluating investments and joint ventures to determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Assist in accounting for insurance programs and actuarial reserves
- Assist with quarterly reporting deliverables, including supporting schedules and analysis
- Assist as needed with the preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K’s
- Manage the timely submission of internal and external auditors’ requests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
