SR Financial Reporting Analyst

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group•Merriam, KS

About The Position

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Review of multiple domestic and international affiliate financial statements for compliance with US GAAP on a monthly/quarterly basis Prepare electronic month-end close binders Participate in month-end group close process and tie out of financial statements Coordinate accounting issues with overseas financial staff, other Seaboard departments, and investment partners Prepare group MD&A and other quarterly schedules Complete ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary Complete SOX internal control compliance Prepare year-end audit support schedules Manage the financial accounting filing system Prepare weekly cash flow forecast Travel to international affiliate locations and perform site reviews EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 2+ years job-related experience, working for a Big 4 accounting firm Bachelor’s degree, Accounting required Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred US CPA Required Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel Experience with reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is a plus OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with overseas affiliate location management and division executive management Excellent verbal/written communication skills, especially as it relates to presenting technical accounting concepts with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate issues and any necessary changes with affiliate financial statements Ability to effectively lead affiliates through the process of identifying and resolving issues with their monthly financial statements in a timely manner High attention to detail and deadline-oriented Highly organized with the ability to keep track of accounting issues and follow-up for numerous financial statements on a monthly/quarterly basis Basic knowledge of one or more languages is a plus (French, Spanish) Must be able to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Requirements

2+ years job-related experience, working for a Big 4 accounting firm
Bachelor’s degree, Accounting required
US CPA Required
Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel
Experience with reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP
Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with overseas affiliate location management and division executive management
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, especially as it relates to presenting technical accounting concepts with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate issues and any necessary changes with affiliate financial statements
Ability to effectively lead affiliates through the process of identifying and resolving issues with their monthly financial statements in a timely manner
High attention to detail and deadline-oriented
Highly organized with the ability to keep track of accounting issues and follow-up for numerous financial statements on a monthly/quarterly basis
Must be able to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is a plus
Basic knowledge of one or more languages is a plus (French, Spanish)

Responsibilities

Review of multiple domestic and international affiliate financial statements for compliance with US GAAP on a monthly/quarterly basis
Prepare electronic month-end close binders
Participate in month-end group close process and tie out of financial statements
Coordinate accounting issues with overseas financial staff, other Seaboard departments, and investment partners
Prepare group MD&A and other quarterly schedules
Complete ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary
Complete SOX internal control compliance
Prepare year-end audit support schedules
Manage the financial accounting filing system
Prepare weekly cash flow forecast
Travel to international affiliate locations and perform site reviews