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Darden · 2 days ago

Sr. Corporate Reporting Accounting Analyst

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Darden is a leading restaurant company, and they are seeking a Sr. Corporate Reporting Accounting Analyst to execute complex accounting and financial reporting processes. The role involves supporting the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP and internal controls, while also developing emerging leaders in the accounting and finance areas.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants

Responsibilities

Support primary accounting processes such as Stock-Based Compensation, Risk Management, and Darden Benefit Plans, among others, as assigned

Support the Company’s month end close process, including journal entry review and approval, as well as monthly account reconciliations

Execute internal controls related to assigned responsibilities and processes to ensure effective internal control over financial reporting

Ensure compliance with GAAP in the execution of assigned accounting areas

Supervise staff accountants, review and approve their work and oversee their individual personal development

Support special projects that impact assigned responsibilities, such as system implementations, acquisitions, divestitures, etc

Facilitate quarterly and annual reviews/audits with internal and external auditors, in connection with assigned responsibilities

Engage with third party service providers, in connection with assigned responsibilities

Research technical accounting and financial reporting guidance as needed

Create accounting/finance models to forecast quarterly and annual financial results, including analysis of costs versus Business Plan and previous estimates

Liaise and work collaboratively across all Brands and functions to ensure accuracy of assigned processes

Provide ad hoc accounting/analysis to other functional areas in connection with assigned areas

Qualification

GAAP complianceFinancial reportingInternal controlsCPA certificationMicrosoft ExcelOracle proficiencyAnalytical capabilitiesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

Minimum of 3-4 years in public accounting, auditing, consulting, or equivalent experience

Fundamental financial, statistical, and analytical capabilities

Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA achieved or, in process

Demonstrated self-starter, with strong organizational skills, able to work independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking capacity, with the ability to think high-level yet execute at the detail level

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities

Preferred

Master's in Accounting preferred

Proficiency with Oracle, Hyperion, Discoverer a plus

Experience with SOX Section 404, internal control over financial reporting a plus

Company

Darden

Glassdoor3.9

Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining — Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52, Eddie V's and Bahama Breeze.

Founded in 1938

Orlando, Florida, USA

10001+ employees