Watch the video to learn more! Sr. Financial Accountant Compass Group, USA is the 8th largest company in the world, and the #1 contract food service company. Compass has grown by $2.1B in new business in 2020 - 2023. They are listed in Forbes for most admired Companies 2022, and 4 years running- America's Best Employers for Diversity. Learn more about Compass Group here: Location: 2400 Yorkmont, Drive, Charlotte, NC (Hybrid schedule 2 days a week) Job Summary The Senior Analyst position will be primarily responsible for balance sheet oversight, working capital variances and forecasts, corporate reconciliations, corporate journal entry approvals, creation and maintenance of policies, internal control compliance, and month-end close activities. The Senior Analyst will drive process innovation for their areas of focus and work closely with Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Technical Accounting, other Corporate departments, and sectors. Responsibilities:
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Perform analysis over specific balance sheet reserve accounts
- Support oversight of the Corporate balance sheet by facilitating the review of reconciliations and holding monthly meetings with other accounting departments and sectors
- Review monthly working capital analysis, forecast, and annual budget
- Establish and maintain policies to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
- Collaborate with business partners for an accurate and successful month-end close
- Monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries
- Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are timely, clear, and accurate
- Assist in annual audit by providing requested reports and schedules
- Provide ad-hoc reports as requested by management
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA/CPA Candidate
- 3-4+ years of accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or industry)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid understanding of IFRS and US GAAP
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- MS Office proficiency
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Power Platform / process automation experience
- SAP & Hyperion/Essbase experience
- 2+ years Public Accounting experience
- MS in Accounting
- Experience with SOX compliance testing & internal controls
- Experience with a large company (> $3 billion sales preferred)