The Financial Control Senior Analyst ensures the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting and accounting processes. As an experienced individual contributor, the role leads complex activities such as period-end closing, compensation accounting, financial reporting, and cost management.
Position Responsibilities
1) Accounting & Reporting
- Record-to-Report: Lead implementation of new accounting standards; assess complex transactions; validate financial data accuracy.
- Period Close: Oversee month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations); maintain GL integrity; approve reconciliations and submissions.
- Compensation & Benefits: Ensure compliance in payroll and benefits accounting; collaborate with HR; analyze trends for planning.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare/review financial statements; identify compliance risks; ensure timely reporting.
- Reporting & Analytics: Design reporting systems; review ad-hoc analyses; develop performance tools; support incentive plans.
- Accounting Advisory: Act as SME for complex accounting issues, new standards, and strategic initiatives.
2) Cost Management & Planning
- Apply advanced costing methods; analyze variances; lead cost-reduction initiatives.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning; analyze cost drivers.
- Manage expense recording, allocation, and audits across entities.
3) Process, Controls & Systems
- Drive process improvements; ensure SOX compliance; support audits.
- Maintain ERP expertise; recommend system enhancements; oversee cost center setup.
4) Collaboration, Projects & Stakeholders
- Communicate complex financial info clearly; engage stakeholders.
- Manage project components; monitor progress; resolve obstacles.
- Contribute to finance modernization; foster teamwork; influence cross-functional alignment.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA required; CMA/CFA preferred.
Experience:
- 46 years in financial control, accounting operations, and reporting (R2R, P2P, O2C).
- Expertise in complex transactions, financial reporting, cost analysis, and compliance.
- Proven involvement in cross-functional projects and process improvements.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and professional accounting standards.
- Strong in transactional accounting, period-end close, and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency in cost accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- ERP systems expertise (SAP, Oracle); experience with Fieldglass, Ivalua, and reporting tools preferred.
- Ability to assess and enhance system functionality; support tech implementations.
Core Competencies:
- Analytical rigor and problem-solving for complex financial data.
- Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Independent yet collaborative work style; proactive and adaptable.
- Leadership through expertiseguiding peers without formal management.
- Ownership of deliverables with accuracy and timeliness.
- Strategic thinking aligned with business transformation initiatives.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and fostering an inclusive 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.
