Sr. Accounting & Financial Reporting Analyst

Lands' End•Dodgeville, WI

About The Position

As the Sr. Accounting & Financial Reporting Analyst, you will report to the Assistant Controller and support financial reporting, technical accounting, and operational accounting activities. This role will assist with the preparation of internal and external financial reports, participate in key accounting operations, support compliance with SarbanesâOxley, and contribute to process improvements across the Accounting function. Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. Partner with crossâfunctional teams to gather information needed for financial reporting, footnotes, and management analysis. Perform detailed reconciliations, tieâouts, and analyses supporting internal and external financial reports. Support preparation of financial information used for management presentations, board materials, and external communications. Perform financial analysis at the consolidated level for monthly, quarterly and annual financial results. Perform research and prepare technical accounting memos as needed for new transactions or accounting matters. Support external audit requests during interim and yearâend audits. Conduct adâhoc accounting research and participate in projects implementing new accounting standards. Assist the Assistant Controller in addressing accounting and reporting questions from internal stakeholders and external auditors. Responsible for monthly ASC 606 Revenue Recognition compliance and related projects. Support monthâend and quarterâend close process. Support Assistant Controller with preparation of annual international statutory management accounts for UK and Germany. Support other aspects of operational accounting as assigned with an emphasis in learning business processes to help the department evolve into the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3â5 years of experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or corporate accounting a plus
Understanding of financial reporting and US GAAP
Ability to work independently and within a team environment, and to make wellâreasoned and timely decisions
Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
Strong familiarity with accounting research tools
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting tools.
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
High level of integrity, good work ethic, willingness to learn and a positive attitude
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with crossâfunctional teams to gather information needed for financial reporting, footnotes, and management analysis.
Perform detailed reconciliations, tieâouts, and analyses supporting internal and external financial reports.
Support preparation of financial information used for management presentations, board materials, and external communications.
Perform financial analysis at the consolidated level for monthly, quarterly and annual financial results.
Perform research and prepare technical accounting memos as needed for new transactions or accounting matters.
Support external audit requests during interim and yearâend audits.
Conduct adâhoc accounting research and participate in projects implementing new accounting standards.
Assist the Assistant Controller in addressing accounting and reporting questions from internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Responsible for monthly ASC 606 Revenue Recognition compliance and related projects.
Support monthâend and quarterâend close process.
Support Assistant Controller with preparation of annual international statutory management accounts for UK and Germany.
Support other aspects of operational accounting as assigned with an emphasis in learning business processes to help the department evolve into the future.