Financial Analyst

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting & Consolidations is primarily focused on monthly close and related general ledger activities. The Financial Analyst will support internal business partners, related cost centers and departments This role works closely with cross-functional Business Partners, Accounting, External Reporting, Treasury, and other finance management located in various businesses.

 

REPORTS TO:  Mgr, Consolidations and Corporate Accounting

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Develop a deep understanding of the company and business processes  *Lead monthly financial close for assigned cost centers, by preparing journal entries and working with external departments to gather relevant information  *Prepare monthly account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure Financial Statement accuracy and completeness *Assist FP&A team in analyzing expenses and meet with Business Partners to review projection and communicate actual results *Complete monthly analyses to ensure expenses for responsible departments are in line with expectations and to understand, anticipate and communicate any variances *Support corporate consolidation process, including elimination of monthly intercompany activities and revaluation / translation of functional currency to USD *Ensure compliance with SOX and other internal controls *Identify and initiate process improvements *Assist with implementation of new accounting technology relevant to consolidation *Assist management with various ad hoc analysis and presentations

REQUIRED SKILLS:

*Bachelor's degree in Accounting * Understanding of US GAAP accounting standards *Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic face-paced environment  *Self-directed and accountable *Takes initiative and is curious, driven, flexible/adaptable. Detail oriented. *Excellent Excel skills is required with at least a basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Word  *Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

EXPERIENCE:

*Minimum of 2+ experience in accounting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*MBA or CPA is valued but not required *2+ years public accounting (Big 4) experience *Knowledge of finance/GL systems; Lawson, Hyperion, Oracle ARCS / FCCS or similar is valued but not required

EDUCATION:

*Undergraduate degree in Accounting is required

 

Company info

DSW, Inc.
Website : http://www.dsw.com