Sr Specialist, Financial Analysis (External Reporting)

About the role

Serves as a subject matter expert within the External Reporting group performing accounting, financial reporting, and analysis functions in the preparation and filing of financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Responsibilities

• Utilize subject matter expertise in the preparation, review and filing of periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other required filings.
• Review and perform analytics in the preparation of financial statements to ensure consistency and accuracy across all financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Collaborate with other finance team members with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) tagging in the financial statements.
• Participate in the Management Discussion & Analysis process, financial statement footnotes, and non-GAAP disclosures as assigned by the Director of External Reporting.
• Assist department leadership team in implementing and enhancing reporting policies and procedures and evaluating the impacts of new regulatory reporting requirements.
• Share high-level knowledge of SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP and financial reporting tools with others in order to promote further development of the department.
• Provide a higher level of financial reporting expertise and accounting understanding to aid in solving problems in unique ways.
• Interact and communicate with external auditors, including management audits, to support the resolution of auditor inquiries and development of proper documentation for external auditors as required.
• Evaluate and enhance disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Recommend and lead implementation of changes to processes to achieve efficiencies through the use of technology.
• Work with other departments to ensure business issues are resolved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• Eight years of experience, with degree
• In-depth knowledge of accounting/finance
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Advanced computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred/advanced degree
• Extensive knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and XBRL
• 6-10 years of experience in SEC reporting and regulations
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software