Sr. Analyst - Statutory Reporting

Gap Inc.

About The Position

About the Role The Corporate Controller’s Group is the central finance organization within Gap Inc., responsible for financial reporting,close processes, and statutory accounting and compliance. Through accounting preparation and analysis, critical thinking, and partnership with the business, we support key financial decisions and the issuance of statutory financial statements and other reporting for our company. The Statutory Reporting team reports to the Corporate Controller. This position is key to complying with statutory reporting across multiple legal entities, ensuring full compliance with local accounting standards.. You will play a critical role in supporting financial statement audits with external auditors to ensure timely filing of financial statements, external reporting requirements for Europe and Mexico. In this role you will also work on intercompany transactions and identify opportunities for process improvements. You will collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting. What You'll Do Deliver financials for the company, whether related to financial close, internal or external reporting, or analysis for key stakeholders in Finance Support the preparation, review, and audit of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards and timely filing with an understanding of differences between US GAAP and local accounting standards. Assist in preparing internal reporting packages for senior leadership and legal entity board members. Provide financial support and analysis to key internal groups such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, and internal stakeholders Identify and research variances to forecast, budget and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement Monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, forecasts, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization Participate in special projects and initiatives, including digitalization, AI-driven process enhancements, and accounting research. Preparing supporting schedules for account balances (including but not limited to debt and intercompany transactions) Stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including CSRD. Coordinate and oversee audit PBC requests Liaison with external consultants and local accounting teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA a plus or certification in process)
Comprehensive understanding of financial statements, general ledgers, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and the entire financial close process
4 to 5 years experience in preparing financial statements and managing and servicing audits.
Proficiency in financial systems (Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Kyriba, and Oracle preferred) strong Excel skills are needed to manage large amounts of dataAnticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures
Detail oriented self-starter with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex financial data, identify discrepancies, trends, and potential risks.
High level of individual accountability and the ability to influence others while maintaining key relationships in the business
High level of emotional intelligence and ability to work under strict deadlines

Responsibilities

Deliver financials for the company, whether related to financial close, internal or external reporting, or analysis for key stakeholders in Finance
Support the preparation, review, and audit of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards and timely filing with an understanding of differences between US GAAP and local accounting standards.
Assist in preparing internal reporting packages for senior leadership and legal entity board members.
Provide financial support and analysis to key internal groups such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, and internal stakeholders
Identify and research variances to forecast, budget and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
Monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, forecasts, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization
Participate in special projects and initiatives, including digitalization, AI-driven process enhancements, and accounting research.
Preparing supporting schedules for account balances (including but not limited to debt and intercompany transactions)
Stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including CSRD.
Coordinate and oversee audit PBC requests
Liaison with external consultants and local accounting teams