Financial Reporting Lead

Job Summary:
The Financial Reporting Lead 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)
* Leads monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation and analysis
* Analyzes financial data and serves as a point person for BDO's key subsidiaries
* Leads 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
* Supports purchase accounting activities for M&A transactions
* 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 experience of GAAP, preferred
License/Certifications:
* CPA, preferred
Software:
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills, preferred
* Experience using PeopleSoft Financials or 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.
California Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Colorado Range: $80,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Washington Range: $80,000 - $95,000