Provide financial analysis and decision support for the Meetings & Events business
Manage the weekly Speaker payment process until the new platform is fully operational
Provide ongoing P&L management and operating expense controlling through monthly cost analysis
Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and the annual budget
Conduct detailed variance analyses
Identify both top and bottom-line risks and opportunities within the business
Coordinate tasks related to the administration of the financial accounting system
Process transactions related to the accounting systems and controls
Maintain general ledger; prepare monthly journal entries and compile all source documentation related to financial reporting
Be familiar with, and ensure compliance with, internal financial accounting procedures and policies
Ensure all financial and accounting records are thoroughly maintained and complete in preparation for independent audits
Balance Sheet reconciliations
Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects upon request

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance required
Minimum of (2) years’ experience in accounting, financial and/or analytical experience
Must be IT literate with experience of financial reporting or accounting packages and databases
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership and focus
Knowledge of General Ledger accounting and technical accounting skills
Exposure to a monthly close process, budgeting & forecasting requirements of a publicly traded company
Advanced Excel skills
Financial systems experience including but not limited to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (SAP, PeopleSoft, Hyperion-Essbase, SalesForce)
Ability to identify financial issues and recommend mitigating actions
Strong project management skills
Experience with complex financial modeling
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business situations
Experience partnering with commercial & operational business leaders
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams including HR, Operations, and Sales

Financial Analyst

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