Advantage Solutions · 18 hours ago
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$67K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expAdvantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales and marketing services. The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will support the Corporate FP&A function, preparing financial reports and assisting in the annual financial statement audit while ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate financial results by preparing the financial data for the closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles
Perform detailed review of divisional expenses to ensure appropriate coding
Present monthly, quarterly, & annual results to department heads
Improve financial model structure and capabilities to support forecasting & budgeting processes
Assist with the monthly fluctuation analysis of the divisional results versus budget, forecast, and prior year
Support in the consolidation of divisional financial results for internal and external reporting purposes
Contribute to a variety of ad-hoc projects
Work with management to establish accurate budget & forecasts, while examining for accuracy, reasonability and completeness
Provide guidance to team members in preparation for month end/year end close
Act as a liaison between the accounting department and the external audit team. Ensure reconciliations, lead schedules and account analysis are delivered based on agreed upon schedule. Assist in preparation of the annual financial report and related footnotes in accordance with US GAAP
Work with Manager of Financial Reporting on recurring and one-time technical accounting issues, i.e. annual goodwill impairment analysis, stock based compensation, revenue recognition, etc. Understand and implement accounting pronouncements and alert management to all current US GAAP and SEC trends in reporting and compliance that apply to the Company. Includes working with Manager of Financial Reporting to ensure any significant transactions (i.e. mergers, acquisitions, debt refinancing, etc.) are recorded in accordance with proper accounting guidance
Prepare the monthly financial board package. Coordinate with associates throughout the Company to collect the slides and information needed to populate report based on information requested by the Board. Coordinate preparation of Board report support files for the CFO
Ensure fixed assets, goodwill, intangible assets and other non-operational balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and reviewed on a monthly basis
Assist the Corporate Controller in ensuring effective internal controls throughout the corporate accounting organization and in maintaining related documentation
Prepare quarterly bank compliance financial report for review by Corporate Controller, Treasury and Legal
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other quantitative field with equivalent job-related experience is required
5 years of financial related experience
Advanced Excel skills with strong quantitative analytic ability and modeling
Excellent time-management skills with demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent analytical and communications skills will be required as well as a solid understanding of US GAAP
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service orientation
Good interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization skills
Analytical and research Skills
Team building Skills
Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
Ability to work effectively with management
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Preferred
MBA Degree preferred
Working knowledge of SAP & Oracle EPM preferred
Master's Degree or CPA preferred
3-5 years in Public accounting and/or large company equivalent experience
Benefits
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Company
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a premier sales and committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Juggernaut Capital Partners
2020-10-29IPO
2020-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $855M
2020-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
David Peacock
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G Stevens
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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