Sr. Analyst, Financial Reporting

CarMax • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Senior Analyst will play an active role in the Company's SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP compliance processes. This position will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial information, analyzing and reporting on financial results, evaluating accounting policies and serving as a resource to assist in interpreting and providing solutions to technical accounting and business issues. The position will report to the Financial Reporting Senior Manager and will work closely with the company's Corporate Accounting, Investor Relations, Legal, Accounting Policy, Treasury, Tax, and Internal Audit departments, as well as other management and external auditors.

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner while balancing priorities and managing interruptions
• Ability to motivate and lead others, including gaining buy-in and driving team engagement
• Ability to apply business and technical knowledge to produce results and make recommendations
• Ability to independently own problem analysis, determine possible solutions (with risks and rewards identified) and present to management
• Ability to use own experience to train, develop and mentor other associates
• Ability to motivate and influence across multiple levels of the organization and willing to challenge upwards appropriately
• Ability to provide “win-win” solutions while resolving customer service issues in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization
• Four year degree in Accounting and/or Finance required
• CPA required
• Four or more years of general accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate financial reporting with significant exposure to SEC reporting requirements
• Strong accounting skills including knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), SEC reporting requirements and XBRL
• Requires mathematical skills that would be gained from a typical undergraduate accounting curriculum.
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) requirements preferred
• Previous experience preparing and/or analyzing financial statements
• Previous experience drafting and/or reviewing notes to financial statements and other supplementary information (i.e., Management’s Discussion & Analysis [MD&A], exhibits, etc.)
• Previous experience with XBRL taxonomy and tagging of financial statements and notes preferred
• Previous project management experience preferred
• Ability to communicate in a clear and open manner through verbal, written, and non-verbal methods
• Workiva wDesk
• Oracle ERP and Oracle EPM

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, quarterly and annual earnings releases and SEC filings and annual proxy statement with limited guidance from management
• Prepare and review various monthly and quarterly financial schedules, analyses, reconciliations and journal entries with limited guidance from management
• Participate in and/or lead special projects (e.g. new financial reporting regulations, implementation of new accounting standards and/or systems) and meetings.
• Serve as a functional expert in SEC and external reporting requirements for special projects and accounting initiatives.
• Review work performed by other analyst(s) within the department
• Identify and research technical accounting issues or developments, and provide necessary guidance to management or other departments
• Support the external audit process, including preparation of client-prepared schedules for quarterly reviews, annual audit and SOX 404 testing, as well as maintenance of financial reporting process documentation

Benefits

• CarMax is recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and is one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
• CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
• CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law
• Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application .

What This Job Offers

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