Senior External Financial Reporting Analyst

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - External Reporting

A large, publicly traded organization headquartered in Charlotte is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join its corporate accounting organization. This is a highly visible opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to build deeper expertise across SEC reporting, external financial reporting, and technical accounting while working closely with experienced accounting leadership.
This role is particularly well suited for someone coming from Big 4 or public accounting with public-company clients, or an accounting professional who has already transitioned into an SEC reporting environment and wants significantly more ownership.
The team is looking for someone who can step in, take responsibility for key components of the external reporting process, and grow into a trusted resource within the organization.

What You'll Own

• Play a key role in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Qs and 10-Ks
• Take ownership of financial statement preparation, supporting schedules, disclosures, and footnotes
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to gather and validate information required for external reporting
• Perform detailed reviews and tie-outs across financial statements, earnings materials, and supporting documentation
• Support the preparation of investor-facing financial information and presentations
• Assist with technical accounting research and the evaluation of complex or non-routine transactions
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors throughout the quarterly and annual reporting process
• Support reporting and accounting requirements associated with significant transactions, including potential M&A activity
• Help ensure consistency and accuracy across SEC filings and other external financial communications
• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and overall efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Approximately 2–4+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience
• Big 4 or public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience auditing or working within a publicly traded company environment
• Exposure to SEC reporting, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, financial statements, and footnote disclosures
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting fundamentals
• Experience with Workiva is highly preferred
• CPA or active progress toward CPA certification is a plus
• Strong Excel and financial analysis capabilities