Senior Financial Analyst

Job Overview – Senior Analyst, Financial Consolidation & ReportingJoin our client's team as a Senior Analyst and play a pivotal role in the financial reporting and consolidation activities of this dynamic global organization headquartered in NYC with a compelling history, iconic brands and diverse investments in media, entertainment, technology and communications.

This newly created role will focus its attention primarily on the timely preparation of periodic financial reports to Senior Management and the Board of Directors at both a consolidated and individual operating business level, the maintenance and tracking of KPIs, providing insights and value-added analyses, and identifying process improvements and efficiencies. Further, this position will join a team that is embarking on an upgrade to a new financial consolidation application and will provide critical support in implementing, leveraging, and maintaining this new tool for the company.

It is anticipated that this role will partner effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, such as the corporate accounting teams, FP&A, Tax, and the company’s operating businesses to support both internal management and US GAAP reporting processes.

Compensation: $115,000 - $129,000

Location: New York City - Hybrid Schedule

High-level Responsibilities include:Participate in the development and implementation of the new consolidation and reporting system;Preparation of company’s monthly financial reporting package, including P&L’s, balance sheets, cash flows and other financial metrics at the consolidated and individual operating business level;Provide insights into financial performance and explanations of variances to budget and prior year at the consolidated and individual operating business level;Coordinate the consolidated monthly financial close within ERP/financial systems;Conduct a range of consolidation processes, including loading and reviewing trial balances and supplemental financial information provided by the operating units, reconciling and eliminating inter-company balance sheet and P&L transactions, and preparing/reviewing consolidation adjustments and reconciliations for both GAAP and management purposes;Actively participate in the GL and Consolidation tool data governance process, including preparing supporting documentation for changes related to financial master data elements; Maintain and update master data in ERP/financial systems;Work closely with internal IT team, external service providers and users on monthly system maintenance, system testing/upgrades and resolution of system-related issues;Integrate financial results of newly acquired businesses into Company’s financial systems;Leverage the consolidation and reporting systems to create ad-hoc reports and analyses for senior management and other departments, as needed;Work with the Technical Accounting to ensure that new accounting pronouncements are appropriately applied by the various entities within the company.

Required Qualifications & Skills for Senior Analyst Role

Bachelor's degree (BS/BBA) in Accounting or Finance 5+ years minimum of relevant professional experience, inclusive of hands-on experience gained in Financial Reporting & Consolidation roles at a multinational company and with prior exposure to foreign currencies and sophisticated financial systems (e.g., ERPs)Strong proficiency with accounting and reporting applications and ERP/consolidation systems with the ability to leverage technology to streamline processes and improve efficiencyStrong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to organize oneself and to analyze complex and diverse data sets and effectively identify and convey insightsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, peers and colleagues.Ambitious growth mindset with a desire and curiosity for continuous learning and self-improvement opportunitiesProficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Valiant Search Partners, LLC will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.