ON-SITE IN BIRMINGHAM, MI
We're seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join our dynamic Accounting team. This role involves meticulous research and documentation of significant and non-routine transactions.
You'll collaborate across departments to ensure accurate and timely technical accounting reviews, draft contracts, and update accounting policies.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, you'll lead accounting standard adoption and handle the accounting for complex business transactions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform accounting research and review technical accounting memos related to non-routine transactions
- Strategically partner with leadership to ensure alignment of direction and financial decisions
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Tax, and other stakeholders to understand, analyze, and provide support for complex accounting matters
- Monitor regulatory trends, providing guidance and documentation on technical accounting decisions from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Review new Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the FASB and assist with implementation as needed
- Evaluate current accounting practices and policies to drive continuous improvement
- Provide support to the external reporting function, ensure financial statements and disclosures adhere to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP)
- Prepare and review required quarterly and memos and analyses in support of external audits
- Work closely with external auditors, resolving any technical accounting issues in a timely manner
- Review new or amended contracts and related accounting impacts
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BA and / or MS in Accounting or Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 4 years of experience in accounting and / or public accounting
- Public accounting experience working on publicly traded companies (Big 4 firm preferred)
- Experience with SEC reporting and technical GAAP research and analysis
- Must have a comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting regulations
14 days ago