Financial Reporting Analyst
Robert Half · Chicago, IL · 5 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Hybrid role based in a traditional office environment.
About the role
The Financial Reporting Analyst collects, inputs, and maintains required information in financial statements within SEC filings (Form 10-K, Form 10-Qs, and 8-Ks), as well as international and statutory reporting requirements. This position supports the financial reporting team in researching and implementing new and existing accounting pronouncements and assists with various special projects, process improvement, automation, and timely, accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Collects information, prepares, and/or maintains quarterly and annual reports on Forms 10-Q and Form 10-K.
- Collects information, prepares, and/or maintains annual statutory filings for U.S. entities under U.S. GAAP and international entities under IFRS or local GAAP.
- Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Owns process and procedure improvements and automation initiatives to enhance timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepares and maintains quarterly related-party procedures and updates, and other board reporting as needed.
- Assists with design and compilation of monthly reporting packages to business leadership.
- Supports SOX controls by maintaining process documentation and execution according to risk assessment and control frameworks.
- Liaises with external auditors for quarterly and annual reports, as well as statutory and international reports.
- Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations—including new and existing accounting pronouncements and SEC guidance—to ensure compliance.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.
- Minimum of 2+ years of related accounting or financial reporting experience; preference for experience from public accounting or U.S. public filers.
- Existing knowledge base in areas such as consolidation and intercompany, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, foreign currency, or purchase/sale accounting.
- Advanced application and knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of Workiva, Workday, and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) is an asset.
- Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, SQL, Python, or similar languages is a plus but not required.
- Excellent financial/analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
- Sound judgment, critical analysis, and initiative in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated ability to suggest and implement improvements.
Pay
$90,000 – $96,000 plus bonus.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company 401(k) plan enrollment for contract/temporary professionals