External Financial Reporting Senior Analyst

Job Summary: The External Financial Reporting Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting firm-wide financial reporting requirements by preparing and analyzing financial information and processes. Job Duties: • Ensures the application of proper accounting policies and processes and leads the development of best practices • Interprets and applies corporate financial policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) • Assists in the monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation and analysis • Analyzes financial data and provides responses to upline and leadership • Assists in the completion of external reporting requirements as needed • Assists in the coordination and execution of annual external audits • Supports system implementations within our reporting software as well as our transactional systems • Assists in preparation of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, including the resolution of any issues identified • Reviews, documents and assists in the implementation of accounting policies, process improvements and internal control procedures • Assists in the analysis of financial lending requirements and covenants • Serves as a resource for other departments regarding financial reporting and analysis • Partners with BDO’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to streamline and improve the monthly financial reporting cycle/process • Partners with Financial Systems Support (FSS) to leverage technology and drive continuous improvement within the Firm’s financial system landscape • Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis, as needed • Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: • N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: • Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, preferred Experience: • Three (3) or more years of accounting and financial reporting experience, required • Previous public accounting experience, preferred • Experience working within the finance department in a large corporation, preferred • Solid understanding of GAAP, preferred License/Certifications: • CPA, preferred Software: • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills, preferred • Experience using Oracle Cloud, preferred • Experience using OneStream, preferred Language: • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Superior verbal and written communication skills • Able to work and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment • Superior customer service skills • Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Maryland Range: $80,000 - $95,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $95,000