Senior Accountant – Expense & Data Analysis

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Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant - Expense & Data Analysis reports to the Team Lead Corporate Accounting Expense & Treasury. This role requires a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP internal controls and core accounting operations along with the ability to leverage data and technology to drive efficiency and generate insights. The position serves as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across Harris Associates the Oakmark Funds and Natixis Investment Managers.

Key responsibilities include supporting the month-end close process; consolidation and financial reporting to the parent company; preparation of year-end financial statements; expense allocation and line-of-business reporting; daily cash and treasury monitoring; transaction posting; and balance sheet reconciliations. The role also emphasizes automating Excel-based processes enhancing data quality and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial information. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights are essential to supporting informed decision-making and driving enterprise value.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting including journal entries month-end close consolidation and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage treasury activities including daily cash reconciliations and intercompany cash transfers with the parent company
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and serve as a primary liaison to the parent company supporting consolidation and ad hoc requests
• Design maintain and enhance the firms internal control environment policies and procedures with a strong focus on risk management
• Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities; develop diagnostic metrics and exception-based reporting
• Digitize and structure financial data to enable efficient analysis reporting and business insights
• Evaluate implement and optimize accounting and financial reporting technologies to automate manual processes
• Manage audit relationships including preparation of financial statements audit support and responses to auditor inquiries
• Support regulatory tax and compliance requirements including FINRA filings and other applicable reporting
• Oversee additional financial activities including soft-dollar programs affiliated broker-dealer oversight insurance renewals payment processing and cash account reconciliations

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred; related fields considered
• CPA designation (active or progress toward completion)
• 2-3 years of public accounting experience preferably with a Big 4 or national accounting firm
• Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and core financial accounting principles
• Experience in financial services asset management or investment management is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas pivot tables and data analysis; VBA experience strongly valued
• Familiarity with Power Query Power BI or similar data transformation and visualization tools is a plus
• Proven attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate high-quality financial information
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiencies in accounting or reporting workflows
• High degree of initiative ownership and adaptability; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with auditors internal stakeholders and crossfunctional partners
• Interest in and practical application of emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools to automate processes and enhance efficiency analysis and decision-making

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