Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis – External Reporting

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.
• Actively participate in the SOX and internal control environment over the external reporting process.
• 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.

• 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
• 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.