Senior Accounting Analyst

Course; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Long-term disability

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Analyst to enhance financial reporting and consolidation processes. This role involves collaborating with corporate finance teams and regional leaders to ensure accurate financial data consolidation. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in US GAAP and financial statement consolidation while implementing innovative reporting solutions. Join a dynamic environment where your analytical skills will drive efficiency and accuracy across global operations, making a significant impact on the company's financial health. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in corporate finance or public accounting roles.
• Experience in corporate reporting or FP&A role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage consolidation of global financial statements.
• Identify areas for improvement in reporting processes.
• Drive implementation of new reporting solutions.

Skills

US GAAP Accounting principles

Financial statement consolidation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. / B.A. Degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

CPM software

Job description

Our client is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of machines globally. Supported by 700+ employees concentrated in manufacturing and selling sites in the US, Switzerland and China. The business is managed by region with a lean corporate leadership team.

ROLE

The successful Analyst will provide direct support to the corporate finance team and work with regional and corporate leaders on the consolidation of financial statements and related reporting. The Analyst will also be responsible for working to improve the approach to consolidation of financial information through implementation of automation or new reporting tools and software (e.g. CPM).

Desired Previous Roles: Previous role(s) as senior accountant, senior financial analyst and similar roles and titles at businesses with revenues of $100+ million.

Desired Industry: Experience working at a manufacturing company preferred, but not required. Exposure to global companies strongly preferred. The requirements for this position are as follows:

EDUCATION:

• B.S. / B.A. Degree in Accounting
• CPA designation (or local country equivalent if not US) preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years combined working experience as a professional in corporate finance or public accounting roles
• Minimum 1 year working experience in a corporate reporting or FP&A role
• Prior experience working for a global accounting firm (Big 4) a plus

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES:

• Good understanding of US GAAP Accounting principles
• Strong working knowledge of financial statement consolidation, including currency translation and elimination of intercompany transactions and balances
• Adept at the processes and principles driving the cash flow statement
• Highly analytical, and driven to prepare and analyze financial reports, data sets and models
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work productively across the Company’s global footprint and functional disciplines, including key operations in U.S., Switzerland, and China
• Ability to work flexible schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the consolidation of the global financial statements
• Working with the businesses for timely and accurate submissions of financial data supporting the consolidation and reporting needs of the organization
• Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of the statement of cash flows
• Ensuring foreign currency exchange rates are consistently applied across the organization
• Identifying areas for improvement and efficiency in the reporting and consolidation process
• Key member of the implementation team driving new consolidation and reporting solutions (e.g. CPM software)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays and long-term disability.