Sr Financial Analyst- Consumer Division

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Purpose of Position: The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial reporting function for the Consumer Division including monthly close, financial controls, audit requests and accounting/financial analysis of operational projects which have accounting/financial implications. They will work closely with all other functional areas within the Consumer Division and interact with finance personnel from the other divisions within the company. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for certain monthly financial close activities including, but not limited to the review of month-end accounting reports, journal entries, accruals, variance analyses, cost center reviews, and account reconciliations.
  • Research, as needed, accounting guidance and recent pronouncements that may have an impact on the financial reporting of the company. Possess the ability to understand and communicate to staff and management the implications of the applicable accounting guidance.
  • Direct and indirect responsibility for the annual operating financial planning process working closely with all department managers in developing challenging but reasonable budgets for the fiscal year.
  • Work closely with business owners to update monthly forecasts that account for market, economic and strategic changes and current conditions.
  • Through assisting the auditors and an on-going review of Sarbox procedures, ensure strict adherence to Sarbox and other internal control procedures. Bring any issues to the attention of your manager.
  • Assist in the preparation of the monthly bridges for actual results and forecast changes which identify business issues that are impacting the company's ability to execute the operating plan.
  • Advise management of financial and operational risks that you become aware of in your work.
  • Maintain strict integrity on all occasions without any compromise in all that you do.
  • Work with external and internal auditors and ensure all audit requests are completed accurately and timely.
  • Contribute as requested to all quarterly reporting requests needed by corporate
  • Identify and bring to the attention of your manager all potential process and procedural improvements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • BS/BA in accountancy or finance.
  • CPA preferred or public accounting experience required.
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial budgeting/planning and analytical projects in a medium or large size company.
  • Must be PC literate; fluent in MS and familiar with ERP platform.
  • Must be an outstanding communicator with the poise and presence to interact with a diverse group of constituents in a challenging matrix management environment.
  • Must possess excellent analytical skills and have the confidence to challenge the status quo in various situations.
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