Financial Analyst

About the role

Manage and analyze a segment of the business in accordance with accounting principles, government regulations, and company practice and policy. Responsible for various closing, accounting, consolidation, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial reporting processes including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close procedures.
• Review account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Conduct functional analysis (P&L, balance sheet, and various accounts).
• Establish judgmental reserve balances in accordance with predefined deadlines.
• Partner with various departments to implement effective financial analysis tools and procedures.
• Demonstrate and apply a basic understanding of data flows and data standards in your specific business area.
• Identify basic trends, issues, or other meaningful insights using basic analytical approaches.
• Apply a broad set of accounting principles and techniques (e.g., IAS, US GAAP, etc.).
• Work with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
• Classify and record financial data according to accounting practices.
• Utilize US GAAP and assist in applying US GAAP to transactions that are accounted for and reviewed.
• Evaluate transactions with significant judgement.
• Follow regulations for entering and reporting financial content in major accounting systems.
• Record financial transactions accurately in internal and external books of accounts.
• Affirm the identification and remediation of control and internal audit gaps in a timely manner and in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Adhere to relevant compliance requirements for financial reporting (e.g., SOX, IFRS).
• Assist with any special projects/assignments as applicable.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance.
• 3 years of accounting &/or financial analysis experience or graduate of the 2-year Finance & Accounting Development Program with 1 year outside work experience.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and a thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply current US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions, and internal controls in compliance with SOX.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Hyperion Planner & SAP.
• Ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills to present information, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organization.

Skills

• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to evaluate transactions with significant judgement.
• Understanding of data flows and data standards.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and procedures.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Goodyear offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.goodyear.com/careers. For reasonable accommodation inquiries, contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goodyear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.