Purpose of Position: The Sr. Financial Analyst- SEC Reporting is responsible for the financial reporting function for the Corporate division including a key role in preparing 10-Qs and 10-Ks. They are also responsible for portions of the 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 Corporate Division and interact with finance personnel from the other divisions within the company. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing significant portions of FTD's 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings.
• Responsible for certain monthly financial close and consolidation activities including, but not limited to the review and preparation of month-end accounting reports (including financial statements), 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.
• 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:  

• BS/BA in accountancy or finance
• CPA
• 2+ years of SEC reporting experience in a public accounting or corporate environment
• 4+ total years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial budgeting/planning or analytical projects in a medium or large size company.
• Big 4 public accounting experience a plus
• Systems:
• PC literacy required; including Intermediate level Excel proficiency.
• TM1 and JDE familiarity desirable.
• 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.
• Must have strong initiative, follow-through and ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects.