Lead Analyst Financial Reporting

Position Information:

Job Title: Lead Analyst - Financial Reporting

Location: Boston MA

Salary Range: $100800 - $126000

Schedule: On Site Office 5 days

Job Summary

Prepare analyze and deliver timely and accurate financial reports in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) government regulations and internal policies. This role plays a critical part in the financial accounting and reporting close process external reporting and internal management reporting ensuring transparency consistency and integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare review and distribute monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements in accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare monthly operating profit reports and perform variance analysis of financial results (actuals and budgeted) at standalone and consolidated levels to satisfy Tax Equity Investment goals and requirements.
• Compile auditable financial data supporting exhibits & schedules and footnotes in support of interaction with internal auditors and independent external auditors in professional manner.
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors during standalone annual audits.
• Collaborate various business operating control units to align reporting with operational and financial performance and to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and file regulatory reports and surveys in accordance with government requirements.
• Support the monthly and quarterly financial accounting close process including journal entries reconciliations and other variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of global parent company reporting package under both US GAAP and IFRS including required footnote disclosures.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues documenting conclusions and communicating impacts.
• Maintains proficiency in the application of new accounting standards and associated financial disclosures. Research appropriate or alternative accounting treatment as necessary.
• Identify trends anomalies and opportunities and drive automation and efficiency in reporting processes through system enhancements and best practices.
• Participate in ERP trainings reporting tool implementations and utility industry accounting updates and other governance initiatives.
• Provides guidance to other analysts as needed.

Required Qualifications

• SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills for data retention and easy retrieval
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and 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:
  • BS Degree required in Finance or Accounting or equivalent discipline and at least 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting financial accounting regulatory accounting and/or SEC reporting (USGAAP and IFRS). The equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Ability to prioritize meet deadlines and maintain flexibility in a service-oriented environment (with willingness of working extended hours during peak reporting periods)
  • Must be able to work with and clearly communicate with other departments internal and 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
  • Experience with SAP system and reporting tools (e.g. Workiva Power BI).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word Outlook; Advanced Skills in Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with 10-Ks 10-Qs 8-Ks and web filing.

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Initiative & Change

• Focused on Results

• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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