Sr. Financial Analyst, External Reporting

Job Description

Sr. Financial Analyst, External Reporting

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and highly sought-after External Reporting team at WMG.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst, External Reporting

A little bit about our team: The Corporate Finance Department at WMG is responsible for overseeing all of the financial operations of the company in partnership with the finance groups within the labels and individual companies within WMG. The department provides financial reporting, accounting, planning, budgeting, and financial compliance for the company.

Here you'll get to:
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements (10-K, 10-Q, 401k, etc.) in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Prepare the quarterly review package for internal management reporting
• Become a superuser of Workvia, the cloud-based platform used to prepare our quarterly and annual financial statements
• Prepare underlying supporting footnote schedules and coordinate with domestic and international affiliates regarding variances comparative to prior reporting periods
• Draft and update specific sections of the 10-K/10-Q
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate and obtain information for specific sections of the 10-K/10-Q
• Assist in review of XBRL tagging of 10-K/10-Q
• Perform a detailed level tie out of our earnings press releases, quarterly and annual filings (10-Q/10-K/8-K)
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable SEC and other reporting regulations
• Coordinate the collection of the quarterly Management Representation Letter with domestic and international affiliates
• Track and prepare responses for regulatory reporting
• Support internal and external audits
• Prepare ad hoc reports via Hyperion Reporting/Smartview
• Assist on special projects as requested

Required Competencies/Skills:
• Entry level knowledge of GAAP/SEC accounting and reporting.
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates problem solving, decision making, and continuous process improvement skills.
• Demonstrates partnering, influencing, and communication skills up and down the organizational structure to convey key elements in a concise and positive manner.
• Ability to work proactively, independently and as a strategic partner in a team environment.

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting.
• CPA or CPA candidate required.
• Big Four public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of financial systems and software
• Proficient with MS office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management is a plus

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g36n45-18-222-67-251-42 in your application.