Finance Accounting Lead Analyst

Our client operates in the Financial sector, with its headquarters rooted strongly in the United States. It has its branches spread to more than 160 countries, providing employment to more than 200k people all over the world. They fall in the Top 15 largest Banks in the United States. Its core business is to provide various Banking and Financial services to its clients. It is known to have one of the biggest balance sheet banks in the world (among others) aiding it to offer 360-degree financial services to its clients.

Responsibilities:

The Benefits Controller’s team is seeking a Financial Accounting Lead Analyst for our U.S. benefit plans. Responsibilities include the following:

• Assists in preparation of financial statement footnote disclosures required for Client’s and subsidiaries SEC 10-K/10-Q and standalone financial reporting requirements
• Assists in preparation and filing of financial statements and footnote disclosures required for U.S. employee benefit plans for Department of Labor and SEC financial and statutory reporting
• Support internal and external audits for US employee benefit plans
• Coordinate tax preparation required for US employee benefit plans with internal and external teams
• Work with internal teams and external vendors to strengthen process controls and financial reporting
• Prepare financial reporting for all pension plans and medical plans
• Support inquiries from Corporate groups (Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Risk and Human Resources)
• Prepare monthly journal entries and manage monthly and quarterly closing process
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and roll forwards for employee benefit plans
• Assists in Management Control Assessment and SOX process for team

Requirements:

• Three to five years’ experience with benefit plan reporting or audits of benefit plans a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred but not required
• Public accounting experience a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced and deadline sensitive environment
• Ability to initiate and manage change
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Track record of successfully working both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills