Lead Analyst - Financial Reporting

Job Title: Lead Analyst – Financial Reporting

Location: Boston, MA

Work Model: Office

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $100,800 to $126,000.

Prepares and files periodic external financial reports in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (annually and quarterly) and International Financial Reporting Standards (interim and annually). Prepares internal financial reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for submission to parent company. Prepare monthly reports to parent company.

·       Assist with the preparation, review, and distribution of external & internal financial reports in both US GAAP and IFRS provided to external parties in accurate and timely manner.

·       Prepare and/or compile financial data and supporting schedules in support of required financial statement disclosures including preparation of cash flow, statement of equity, consolidating schedules, exhibits, footnotes, and MD&A.

·       Perform income statement variance analysis of financial results at entity and consolidated levels Supports interaction with internal auditors and independent external auditors during the closing process, the production of financial statements and in the course of the annual independent audits.

·       Prepare "auditable" supporting workpapers for audit teams to review and able to address their questions in professional and timely manner.

·       Maintains proficiency in the application of new accounting standards and associated financial disclosures. Researches appropriate or alternative accounting treatment as necessary.

·       Prepares and leads internal reviews for the Company#s annual report for shareholders.

·       Responsible for maintaining effective disclosure controls in accordance with requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or other internal controls.

·       Coordinates the solicitation and retention of officer representation letters and certifications and advises management of potential disclosures. Produces an approved representation letter to the external auditors as required.

·       Helps monitor the method to obtain consistent quarterly and annual financial and disclosure information in accordance with the external auditors' client checklist.

·       Prepares financial statements and other disclosure materials to support debt issuances.

·       Prepares monthly and annual statements in compliance with IFRS for submission to parent company.

·       Provides guidance to other analysts, as needed.

·       SKILLS/ABILITIES:

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Organizational skills for data retention and easy retrieval

·       Able to put closure to issues and processes

·       Able to work independently, in team environment, and across departments

·       Able to identify process improvements.

·       EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

·       Minimum of 4 years of related experience. Public accounting experience with solid exposure to financial statement preparation and review a plus.

·       Experience with 10-K's, 10-Q's, 8-K's, and web filing may be a plus.

·       Financial accounting, regulatory accounting, and financial reporting in both USGAAP and IFRS.

·       Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility in a service-oriented environment

·       Must be able to work with and clearly communicate with other departments, external legal counsel and certain external service companies

·       Experience with consolidated financial statements and knowledge of accounting (GAAP).

·       Exceptional technical skills, analytical capabilities and attention to detail

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook; Advanced Skills in Excel

·       CERTIFICATIONS:

·       A CPA is a plus

·       REQUIRED EDUCATION:

·       BS Degree required in Finance or Accounting or equivalent discipline.

·       Growth & Continuous Improvement

·       Initiative & Change

·       Focused on Results

·       Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

·       Communication

·       Collaboration

·       Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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