The Financial Control Senior Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting and accounting processes across the organization. As an experienced individual contributor, this role is responsible for executing and leading complex financial activities, including period-end closing, compensation accounting, financial reporting, and cost management. The analyst applies advanced technical expertise and sound judgment to resolve complex accounting issues, support strategic initiatives, and drive process improvements. With a strong understanding of enterprise strategy and business operations, the role collaborates cross-functionally to deliver actionable insights, enhance financial controls, and support transformation efforts. The position requires a high level of autonomy, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence outcomes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
Position Responsibilities
Accounting and Reporting
- Record-to-Report Execution: Implement new or updated accounting standards and ensure alignment with corporate policies. Assess and recommend accounting treatments for complex transactions. Validate accuracy and compliance of financial transactions and reports.
- Period Close: Oversee month end close activities (journal entries, accruals, reclasses, reconciliations). Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts. Review and sign off reconciliations; approve journal entries per compliance standards.
- Benefits & Compensation: Provide advanced oversight of compensation and benefits accounting. Collaborate with HR on payroll inputs and incentive payouts. Analyze trends and variances to support strategic planning.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and review statutory and management reports for accuracy and compliance. Identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Reporting & Analytical Support: Design and implement reporting systems for management insights. Conduct ad-hoc analyses and develop performance reporting tools. Provide analytical support for incentive compensation and marketing allowances.
- Accounting Advisory: Act as SME for complex accounting issues and new business models. Interpret and apply new standards consistently across functions. Advise on financial impact of strategic initiatives and regulatory changes.
Cost Management & Planning
- Cost Accounting: Apply advanced costing methodologies (standard, marginal, absorption) and interpret cost variances (material, labor, overhead) to provide actionable insights. Lead cost analysis initiatives to identify performance issues and cost-reduction opportunities. Supervise preparation of detailed cost reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Ensure the support of budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities by reviewing accurate preparation, variance analyses, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making. Analyze cost drivers and trends to inform budget development and scenario planning.
- Expense Management: Accountable for highly effective expense management by independently managing expense recording, allocation, and reconciliation processes across legal entities; conducting audits of general expenses and supervising suspense account reconciliations. Ensure expense management practices align with financial controls and strategic objectives.
Process, Controls & Systems
- Process Compliance & Improvement: Identify and implement process improvement initiatives, leveraging best practices and industry trends. Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal policies, supporting audit readiness and control effectiveness.
- Systems Proficiency: Maintain expertise in ERP and accounting systems; recommend and support system enhancements. Ensure that support systems such as Fieldglass and Ivalua feed effectively into accounting systems. Participate in the functional design and implementation of new accounting technologies and tools.
- System Admin Maintenance: Oversee setup and maintenance of cost centers, accounting units, and account structures to ensure accurate financial data flow and reporting.
Collaboration, Projects & Stakeholders
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex financial information with clarity and context to diverse stakeholders. Analyze stakeholder profiles to identify opportunities for collaboration and efficiency.
- Project Participation: Independently manage components of multiple project plans, including business cases, contingencies, and critical paths. Monitor implementation progress, resolve obstacles, and communicate outcomes effectively.
- Finance Process Modernization: Actively contributes to transformation initiatives, leveraging technology and process redesign to improve efficiency and insight.
- Teamwork & Leadership: Foster a collaborative working environment by engaging with peers and cross-functional teams. Share expertise and insights to support team goals and enhance collective performance. Promote trust, openness, and respect in team interactions.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrate advanced interpersonal and influencing skills by proactively participating in cross-functional discussions, navigating stakeholder dynamics with professionalism and tact, and resolving conflicts constructively. Collaborates to drive alignment and shared accountability for organizational objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification required; advanced certifications (CMA, CFA) are a plus.
Experience:
- 46 years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting operations, and reporting (R2R, P2P, O2C).
- Proven ability to manage complex transactions, financial reporting, cost analysis, and compliance.
- Track record in cross-functional projects, process improvements, and transformation initiatives.
Technical Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
- Expertise in transactional accounting, period-end close, and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency in cost accounting, variance analysis, and forecasting.
- Strong ERP skills (SAP, Oracle); experience with Fieldglass, Ivalua, and reporting tools preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex financial data.
- Ability to recommend system enhancements and support technology implementations.
- Advanced communication skills to influence stakeholders and convey technical concepts clearly.
- Independent yet collaborative, proactive, and adaptable to change.
- Leadership through expertiseguiding peers and driving team success without formal management.
Mindset & Values:
- Ownership of deliverables with accuracy and timeliness.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and accountability.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.
When you join our team:
- We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
- We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
- As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
