Senior Financial Analyst: External Reporting & Regulatory

The Global Institute for Health and Human Rights; Baird (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – External Reporting and Regulatory to support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and accounting policies. You will collaborate across Finance, Corporate Resource groups and business units to provide guidance on new initiatives and significant transactions, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

This hybrid Milwaukee-based role requires CPA eligibility, Series 7/27 licensing plans, strong Excel, Power BI

Qualifications

• CPA license or the ability to meet CPA requirements with a desire to obtain licensure within one year of employment
• Ability to obtain the Series 7 license within 120 days and the Series 27 license within one year
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership, gather relevant information and recommend process improvements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel and Word
• Experience with AI, business intelligence or automation tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Alteryx or DFIN Active Disclosure, preferred
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities with strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality, timely and accurate work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect clearly and professionally with auditors, regulators, internal clients and cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines and proactively communicate in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, innovation and improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate audits and serve as a key internal and external liaison, partnering with auditors on scheduling, documentation requests, testing, walk-throughs, status updates and findings
• Prepare mid-year unaudited and year-end audited financial statements and disclosures, including gathering, organizing and maintaining supporting documentation
• Prepare quarterly cash flow statements and bank reporting packages
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single (FOCUS) filings and reporting packages, including supplemental analysis schedules and memos
• Monitor daily net capital and notification alerts and provide key support during regulatory examinations
• Review, update, prepare and maintain key accounting policies, including drafting narratives and process flows and researching new accounting and regulatory issuances
• Clearly communicate the prospective financial impact of accounting and regulatory changes on current firm policies
• Maintain and update the department’s written supervisory procedures, supervise general ledger account reconciliations and balance sheet variance analyses and evaluate controls over financial reporting
• Support the implementation of new or enhanced controls when introducing technology, including AI and automation tools, into key accounting and regulatory reporting processes
• Support the financial close process by preparing calculations, gathering and reconciling source data for proper revenue and expense recognition and recording accruals, allocations, reclassifications and journal vouchers
• Conduct accounting and regulatory research related to new products, initiatives and transactions and support additional ad hoc requests

Skills

CPA license

Series 7 license

Series 27 license

Excel & Word

Power BI

AI tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

DFIN Active Disclosure

Job description

Baird is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – External Reporting and Regulatory to support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and accounting policies. You will collaborate across Finance, Corporate Resource groups and business units to provide guidance on new initiatives and significant transactions, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

This hybrid Milwaukee-based role requires CPA eligibility, Series 7/27 licensing plans, strong Excel, Power BI