Senior Financial AccountantThe Senior Financial Accountant is a key individual contributor responsible for owning the month-end close from start to finish, supporting audits, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial reporting. This role is designed for an experienced accountant who is comfortable operating independently, applying judgment to complex issues, and proactively identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance controls.ResponsibilitiesPrimary duties will include:Month-End Close & Financial ReportingOwn the end-to-end month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and close deliverablesPrepare and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completenessInvestigate and resolve reconciling items and unexpected fluctuationsPartner with internal teams to meet close timelines and reporting requirementsAudit & ControlsServe as a primary accounting contact for internal and external audit supportPrepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor inquiriesApply a strong controls mindset and identify opportunities to enhance control effectiveness and documentationEnsure compliance with internal accounting policies and applicable accounting standardsProcess Improvement & AutomationIdentify inefficiencies in accounting, reconciliation, and reporting workflowsDevelop and implement process improvements and automation to reduce manual effort and improve data qualityLeverage Excel and available systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparencyContribute to special projects and system enhancements as the business evolvesCross-Functional CommunicationPartner with Operations, FP&A, Compliance, and other business stakeholders to understand activity impacting financial results, and support ad-hoc initiatives requiring financial analysis and data insightsQualificationsQualifications & ExperienceRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance57+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry)CPA or CPA candidateAdvanced Excel skills, including working with large data setsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesPreferredBasic understanding of programming languages (i.e. SQL, Python, VBA)Exposure to ERP systems and accounting automation initiativesExperience in or understanding of financial securities industryBackground in complex or fast-paced accounting environmentsExperience improving processes or shortening close timelines#J-18808-Ljbffr