Sr. Analyst, External Reporting

Linde Plc.•Danbury, CT

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Please note this position requires you to work on-site full-time at our Danbury, CT headquarters In this role you will be responsible for preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (utilizing Workiva), including the preparation of footnotes to the financial statements, MD&A and overseeing XBRL tagging requirements Assist in the quarterly earnings release process including the preparation of earnings release financial tables and review of press release, earnings presentation and related financial data prepared by investor relations Assist in the preparation, review and filing of the annual Irish Modified GAAP report Primary liaison with various functional groups and global business units for the collection and review of information required for above referenced reporting; coordinate internal management and external auditor review of documents; completion of all relevant disclosure checklists Drive continuous improvement efforts including automation initiatives within the external reporting process to enhance data collection efforts Stay current on emerging reporting from regulatory bodies (SEC, FASB, other); coordination with technical accounting team for disclosure implications of new accounting guidance Support ad hoc analysis and projects as needed including ESG reporting, research and benchmarking Implement best practices while maintaining SOX controls documentation for the group

Requirements

You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
Minimum 3-4 years of experience in public accounting or combination of public and private industry experience required
Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with Workiva, Hyperion and/or SAP a plus
Ability to translate theory into understandable business practice and processes
Ability to lead process improvement initiatives
Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (utilizing Workiva), including the preparation of footnotes to the financial statements, MD&A and overseeing XBRL tagging requirements
Assist in the quarterly earnings release process including the preparation of earnings release financial tables and review of press release, earnings presentation and related financial data prepared by investor relations
Assist in the preparation, review and filing of the annual Irish Modified GAAP report
Primary liaison with various functional groups and global business units for the collection and review of information required for above referenced reporting; coordinate internal management and external auditor review of documents; completion of all relevant disclosure checklists
Drive continuous improvement efforts including automation initiatives within the external reporting process to enhance data collection efforts
Stay current on emerging reporting from regulatory bodies (SEC, FASB, other); coordination with technical accounting team for disclosure implications of new accounting guidance
Support ad hoc analysis and projects as needed including ESG reporting, research and benchmarking
Implement best practices while maintaining SOX controls documentation for the group