Sr. Analyst, Fin Reporting

CarMax; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,500 - 128,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time

Paid time away with no specified limit, subject to manager approval

Additional benefits on CarMax Benefits website

Job summary

CarMax in Richmond, VA is looking for a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting to manage SEC reporting and GAAP compliance. The role includes preparing and reviewing financial information, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and four years of experience in accounting and financial reporting. The position requires knowledge of GAAP, SEC requirements, and XBRL. This is an onsite role four days a week.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate financial reporting.
• Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly through verbal, written, and non-verbal methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and SEC filings with limited guidance.
• Participate in special projects related to financial reporting regulations.
• Support the external audit process including SOX 404 testing.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

SEC reporting requirements

GAAP knowledge

XBRL experience

Project management

Education

Four‑year degree in Accounting and/or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Oracle ERP

Workiva wDesk

Job description

8901 - Corp Office West Crk – 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238

Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

About This Job

The Financial Reporting Senior Analyst will play an active role in the Company's SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP compliance processes. This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial information, analyzing and reporting on financial results, evaluating accounting policies, and providing technical accounting solutions. The analyst will report to the Financial Reporting Senior Manager and collaborate closely with Corporate Accounting, Investor Relations, Legal, Accounting Policy, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, earnings releases, SEC filings, and the annual proxy statement with limited guidance from management.
• Prepare and review various monthly and quarterly financial schedules, analyses, reconciliations, and journal entries with limited guidance from management.
• Participate in or lead special projects (e.g., new financial reporting regulations, implementation of new accounting standards and/or systems) and meetings, serving as a functional expert in SEC and external reporting requirements.
• Review work performed by other analyst(s) within the department.
• Identify and research technical accounting issues or developments and provide guidance to management or other departments.
• Support the external audit process, including preparation of client-prepared schedules for quarterly reviews, annual audit, and SOX 404 testing, as well as maintaining financial reporting process documentation.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Four‑year degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• CPA certification required.
• Four or more years of general accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate financial reporting with significant exposure to SEC reporting requirements.
• Strong accounting skills, including knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and XBRL.
• Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) preferred.
• Previous experience preparing and/or analyzing financial statements.
• Previous experience drafting and/or reviewing notes to financial statements and other supplementary information (e.g., MD&A, exhibits).
• Experience with XBRL taxonomy and tagging of financial statements and notes preferred.
• Previous project management experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly through verbal, written, and non‑verbal methods.
• Strong mathematical skills expected from an undergraduate accounting curriculum.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Workiva wDesk, Oracle ERP, and Oracle EPM.

Work Location and Arrangement

This role will be based out of the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA. Associates will work onsite 4 days per week.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

Salary

$85,500.00 – $128,300.00 (may be eligible for bonus and equity).

Benefits

• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time as required by state law.
• Full‑time salaried associates are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit, subject to manager approval.
• Additional benefits details are available on the CarMax Benefits website.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.