Financial Analyst

About the role

In the role of Financial Analyst, working in Milwaukee, WI, you will be part of the Accounting and Reporting team. You will support the team’s financial accounting and reporting activities, including monitoring and assessing the impact of U.S. GAAP accounting pronouncements on significant transactions and our Americas business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, consolidate, and analyze financial statements, disclosures, and key performance metrics for the Americas segment.
• Provide financial reporting inputs and analysis to the SEC Reporting team for the Americas segment.
• Apply financial analysis tools and techniques to support decision-making and drive business results.
• Apply accounting principles and internal controls to deliver timely, accurate, and compliant financial information.
• Monitor accounting practices and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and global accounting policies.
• Absess and implement new accounting pronouncements and reporting requirements as issued.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to support consolidated financial reporting.
• Cook up updates to financial reporting systems to ensure accurate capture of general ledger changes.
• Cook up coordination with business partners to identify and eliminate non-value-added practices.
• Extract, analyze, and synthesize data to draw conclusions and summarize results.
• Evaluate alternatives using a fact-based approach and assess the implications of decisions.
• Prioritize tasks and projects, identify key issues, and clearly communicate status and risks to management.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience; prior public accounting experience is a plus.
• You have strong analytical ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• You have solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• You have knowledge of SAP which is a plus.
• You have strong ability to work independently and within cross functional teams.
• You have strong Excel, communication and leadership skills.
• You have a CPA or CMA designation (preferred).

Qualifications

• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.

Skills

• Strong analytical ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Strong Excel, communication and leadership skills.
• CPA or CMA designation (preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• Free beer and beverages!

Beverage Bonuses

• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities.
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Pay and Benefits

• Total Rewards Offerings: $69,800.00 - $91,600.00 (posting salary range) + 10% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).