- The SEC Analyst reports to the Sr
- Manager – SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and will work within the Corporate Accounting department, which is responsible for the Company’s external and internal financial reporting, consolidated financial close and technical accounting projects
The SEC Analyst will serve as a key member of the Corporate Accounting team with responsibilities including involvement in all aspects of external financial reporting, SOX compliance and will assist with various projects including evaluation of new accounting standards, technical accounting research, and other significant transactions and day-to-day technical accounting matters
- This is an interesting position due to the varying duties for which this person is responsible and provides an opportunity to see the operating results of the entire multi-national corporation and interact with finance teams around the world
- Draft the Company’s SEC reporting documents, including Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and press release filings, ensuring financial statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting guidelines (including iXBRL)
- Draft high-quality footnote and MD&A disclosures for presentation in 10-Qs and 10-Ks, including preparation of all schedules that support the disclosures
- Complete tie-out procedures to support MD&A, footnotes and press release documentation
- Collaborate with other accounting, finance, treasury and legal teams, along with external auditors, to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial disclosures
- Benchmark disclosures against industry peers’ filings
- Coordinate key executive certifications quarterly and prepare certification reporting
- Coordinate with HR and Legal departments to timely prepare and/or review all Section 16 officer and director beneficial ownership forms (Forms 3, 4 and 5)
- Analyze account balances, unusual trends or relationships, as needed
- Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are adequate and operating effectively, and document and perform testing related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements
- Maintain, update and evaluate corporate accounting policies and procedures in line with U.S. GAAP
- Analyze new and proposed accounting standards, determine the impact on the Company, and assist with implementation of new/revised accounting standards
- Provide support for ad-hoc technical inquiries in functional accounting areas such as earnings per share, foreign currency, segment reporting, derivatives, stock-based compensation, and goodwill and intangible asset impairment assessments
- Assist with ad-hoc projects related to financial reporting topics
Demonstrated professional commitment, initiative, accountability and ownership of assignments