TheSr. Financial Analyst (Technical Accounting Valuation)is primarily responsible for the coordination of the external financial statement audit serving as a resource to provide and review audit supporting documents and liaise with our external auditors. In addition to coordinating the external audit the position will assist with researching technical accounting matters and facilitating internal control reviews. This position reports to the Manager of Technical Accounting & Valuations.The role offers a hybrid work schedule working remote on Mondays and Fridays.
Responsibilities:
To include a combination of the following:
- Coordinate audit activities for the IFRS audit between external auditors and Compass departments
- Interact with external auditors to resolve audit questions and issues that arise
- Assist with the annual audit process for the Benefit Plans, including preparation of stand-alone financial statements
- Prepare, gather, and analyze external and internal audit supporting documents
- Improve current project processes to increase the accuracy, efficiency or effectiveness of daily activities and to ensure they achieve project objectives.
- Continuously interact and develop strong relationships with external auditors as well as internal Compass associates to promote open and timely communication.
- Support other activities completed by the Audit Services team, including audit closing presentations, management reports, etc.
- Research and document technical accounting questions
- Facilitate internal control reviews
- Perform special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- CPA or in pursuance of the CPA license
- 2-3+ years Public Accounting audit experience
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Strong organization skills
- Detail oriented with strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and thorough understanding of processes and controls
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with others at various levels across multiple functions
- Ability to work independently and possess strong problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- International clients experience a plus
- SAP & Essbase experience a plus
- Proficiency in Excel and Access
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP
- Effective team player
- SOX/Internal Controls experience
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