Sales Engineer

Sr. Financial Analyst

San Jose, CA

The Senior Accounting Financial Analyst is a high impact high visibility role in our clients Finance and Accounting organization. This role partners with the broader business both inside Finance as well as across other corporate departments, collaborating with Legal, HR, Operations, IT, Sales, to collect and incorporate new information on a regular basis to help lead the monthly GL close and financial reporting processes. Technical accounting research, drafting technical memos, and preparing SEC financial reporting disclosures are an aspect of the role and its responsibilities in addition to general ledger consolidations accounting and operations expectations.

· Month-End/Quarter-End Close: Lead the closing processes, preparing financial analyses, journal entries and account reconciliations to support accounting and financial reporting.

· Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information. Prepare and present financial analyses, results explanations and fluctuation variance review discussion materials for the CFO and Corporate Controllership.

· Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and local, state, and federal tax regulations. Lead system upgrades and implementation projects to design and configure applications to optimize accounting automation activities.

· Audit Coordination: Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and clear results accordingly.

· Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing annual budgets, monitoring expenses, and conducting variance analysis.

· Mentorship: Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff

Requirements:

· Accounting degree

·3+ years in Public Accounting

· CPA a plus

· Advanced Excel skills required

· Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

· Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy

· Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal

· Strong problem solving and analytical skills

· A proactive and positive can-do attitude - ready to learn, grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment!

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload effectively and independently

· Demonstrated competencies in taking initiative, working independently or as part of a team and meeting tight deadlines

· Able to manage sensitive and confidential data, information and situations with tact and professionalism