Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Legence • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legence is seeking a highly detail-oriented Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team. This role will support SEC financial reporting, transaction, and compliance activities, with a focus on ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to US GAAP and SEC standards. This individual will partner with others to deliver high-quality reporting, support audit readiness, and strengthen financial reporting processes. This role is ideal for someone with a public accounting foundation or strong technical accounting background who has experience in SEC reporting and is looking to operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. This is a hybrid position that will be located in our Houston office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA required
• 4–7+ years of combined experience in public accounting and corporate SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), preferably within Large Accelerated Filer environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements (including XBRL)
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools (Workiva preferred) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems
• Operates at the highest standards of business ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail with a rigorous and methodical approach
• Positive, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive results
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong critical thinking skills to solve problems and identify opportunities for process improvement

Nice To Haves

• Experience with stock-based compensation, earnings per share, business combinations, impairment, and other complex accounting topics is a plus
• Industry experience in construction, engineering, or project-based environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
• Prepare tie-out packages and execute quality control procedures for SEC filings
• Support development and maintenance of reporting schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership and other stakeholders
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across multi-entity consolidation reporting
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare or review account reconciliations, rollforwards, and supporting schedules
• Ensure integrity and completeness of corporate-level financial data
• Support technical accounting research and implementation for complex transactions, including business combinations (as applicable) and other complex accounting areas as needed
• Assist in maintaining accounting policies and documentation
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with internal controls and compliance requirements
• Analyze new accounting guidance (FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies), evaluate impact, and support implementation and related disclosures
• Serve as a contact for external auditors during annual audits and interim reviews
• Prepare and organize audit support schedules and documentation
• Support ongoing internal control processes and documentation (SOX or similar frameworks)
• Identify and support opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and timelines
• Support enhancements to financial systems and reporting workflows
• Contribute to standardization across operating entities

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

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