Financial Analysis Consultant
Financial Services
FinancialAnalysisConsultantControllerAccountingPolicy&Projects
“Financial Analysis Consultant - Controller Accounting Policy & Projects at Financial Analysis Consultant. Skills: HR-related accounting matters, accounting policy, financial analysis, internal controls, GAAP, SEC disclosure requirements, bank regulatory requirements. leading complex HR-related accounting initiatives. partnering with the HR Department and other Finance disciplines”
What You'll Achieve.
support high-quality, timely deliverables; ensure appropriate internal controls are maintained; mitigate risk on an ongoing basis; ensuring timely completion
Industry & Context.
Advanced problem-solving skills; independent challenge; Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management; Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the internal control automate and improve maintain and update procedures and documentation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
minimum 9 years’ accounting, auditing, operations, and/or financial institutions experience, understanding of GAAP, financial and regulatory reporting guidance applicable to the banking industry, Detail-oriented, Advanced problem-solving skills, Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
Advanced degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), other pertinent professional certification, Broad and comprehensive understanding of theories and practices in finance and accounting within the banking industry, In-depth knowledge of the banking industry, Experience in financial and regulatory reporting, accounting, and/or financial planning and analysis within financial services
What You'll Do.
leading complex HR-related accounting initiatives
partnering with the HR Department and other Finance disciplines
coordinating and reviewing work across the department to support high-quality
Provide financial updates and reporting to senior management
Serve as a subject matter expert on HRenefits accounting treatments
Stay current on evolving accounting/regulatory requirements
and emerging risks impacting HR and proactively advise Controllers Department leadership on risk and business activities
Lead HRenefits-related accounting projects/programs including payroll accruals
pension and post-retirement benefits
health and welfare plans
incentive compensation programs and other employee-related financial activities
Lead and document technical accounting analysis for complex employee-related transactions including benefit plan modifications
deferred compensation and changes in employee programs
Serve as a strategic partner to HR
ensuring accurate forecasting
budgeting and financial insight for compensation and benefit programs
Leads HR accounting special initiatives such as benefit plan redesign
actuarial data coordination and acquisition-related integration
maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the internal control automate and improve maintain and update procedures and documentation
general ledger entry oversight
reconciliation review
SEC disclosure requirements
and bank regulatory requirements
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards
policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite
Own and coordinate the month-end
quarter-end and year-end close process for assigned HRenefits accounting areas
preparing journal entries
and ensuring timely completion
Interact with business line personnel and communicate results to senior management
Participate in the development and implementation of Finance department goals
contributing to strategic decisions with an in-depth knowledge of multiple divisions as well as industry/competitor strategies
Complete other related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering with the HR Department and other Finance disciplines; coordinating and reviewing work across the department; partnering closely with senior Controllers Department leaders, other Finance Division leaders, legal, third-party actuaries and HR executives; Effectively influence and collaborate across HR, Finance and operational teams; Serve as a strategic partner to HR, Employee Benefits, Payroll and FP&A; actuarial data coordination; Interact with business line personnel; contributing to strategic decisions with an in-depth knowledge of multiple divisions as well as industry/competitor strategies
Communication Scope
Advanced verbal and written communication skills; communicate results to senior management
Process & Methodology
Lead HRenefits-related accounting projects/programs, Lead HR accounting special initiatives, coordinate the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process, coordinating deliverables across teams
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