Job Information
Jostens Senior Financial Reporting Analyst in Santiago, Dominican Republic
JOB JOB TITLE: Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Location: Santiago - On site
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF JOB:
This role participates in the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closes; has significant responsibility for Private Company reporting, as well as other internal and external reporting, and provides management support and technical research on accounting and reporting standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Item
Responsibility/Function
%Time
1
Accounting Close and Consolidations
- Complete periodic accounting close activities and monthly consolidation of results for use in internal and external reporting
20%
2
Private Company Reporting
Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements (including all required footnotes and related disclosures). This includes determining, requesting, and validating the information needed for disclosure, preparing required disclosures, resolving comments received from reviewers, and maintaining the filing documents and other supporting documentation
Maintain evidential support for all disclosures included in Champ/Jostens private company financial statements and other filings
Assist with the preparation of other private company reporting, such as MD&A support, audit committee meeting support, and shareholder call support, as needed/required
40%
3
Other Internal/External Reporting
- Prepare other internal and external reporting, including earnings releases, investor financial reporting, bank reporting and board presentations
20%
4
Technical research and management support
Assist direct supervisor to serve as a liaison with the external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit to ensure that support and explanations for all requests are provided on a timely basis
Perform analysis of new and proposed accounting standards issued by accounting standard setters to determine disclosure implications specific to Champ/Jostens private company reporting and filings
Develop and implement sound accounting policies and procedures for maintaining proper financial controls and compliance with GAAP
Provide financial support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and VP-Corporate Controller with various financial projects on an as needed basis
Ensure compliance with internal controls and all other compliance activities
Lead and participate in special projects, including technical accounting research and process improvements as necessary
20%
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
3-5 years accounting and reporting experience
Expert knowledge of GAAP and external reporting requirements
Broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with all levels and functions in the organization
Extremely detail-oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new systems
Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of Excel and Access
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and adhere to tight deadlines
Preferred:
CPA designation strongly preferred
Public accounting experience preferred
Experience with Oracle and BPC SAP financial systems a plus.