Lead Financial Analyst

Goodyear Tire & Rubber; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturing company is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst in Akron, Ohio. The position involves coordinating month-end close responsibilities and financial reporting activities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with over 5 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in accounting software, leadership, and analytical skills are essential. This is a hybrid role with no relocation or sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and auditing, preferable in a large organization.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial statement closing activities for the Americas Region.
• Supervise and review select account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor intercompany balances and facilitate timely resolutions.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Auditing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Lead Financial Analyst

The Americas' Lead Financial Analyst will work on the month-end close responsibilities and quarter-end consolidated financial accounting and reporting activities to ensure compliance with all external and internal requirements. The Lead Financial Analyst will also work with other internal departments within Goodyear as well as accounting personnel from the Company's international business units. If you have experience in leadership, accounting and auditing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate financial statement closing activities for Americas Region: Monitoring and communication of closing status, troubleshooting issues, performance of internal controls over financial statement close process.
• Provide supervision for and review of select account reconciliations and journal entries monthly.
• Monitor and review intercompany balances at month-end. Facilitate timely resolutions for all out-of-balance issues.
• Perform various ad hoc analyses to support Goodyear’s business operations as necessary.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA and/or an MBA or advanced degree in accounting is desired)
• 5 or more years of experience in Accounting and Auditing (preferably in a large, public accounting firm or large manufacturing organization)
• Experience with interpretation and application of current U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, able to understand complex data and issues with demonstrated ability to think outside the box.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Hyperion (desired)

What Will Set You Apart

• Able to analyze and grasp a situation quickly from different perspectives and create well-reasoned solutions.
• People management skills (including excellent written and oral communication)
• Proven ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently (with minimal direction)
• Demonstrates ethical and moral behavior.
• Ability to support accounting decisions with logical evidence and persuasively present position and respective journal entries.

Additional details

• Relocation Available: No
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Hybrid position.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.