Sr. Reporting & Financial Analyst

Company: Golden State Foods
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice industry. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the $5 billion company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service. Established in 1947, GSF currently services 100+ iconic brands (125,000+ restaurants/stores) from its 50+ locations on five continents. OverviewAssisting with period end close, account reconciliations, consolidated and consolidating financial reports, analyzing financial statements and reports. Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes by preparing projections, updating financial models, and performing research and analysis as may be required by leadership. As a Sr. Reporting & Financial Analyst, you will also be responsible for providing teams with financial guidance and assisting with projects taken on by the Accounting Department.
Responsibilities

• Participate in period-end closings, including posting journal entries, preparing intercompany invoices and reconciliations, preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline and analysis. (20%)
• Participate in making accounting decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. (15%)
• Responds to inquiries from the Chief Financial Officer, VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, Treasurer, Group VP of Tax & Accounting, and other members of the Executive Leadership Team and domestic and international management team members. (15%)
• Review department expenses and conduct department review meetings. (10%)
• Assist in consolidation and eliminations, and issuance of internal financial statements and summaries to management. (10%)
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy through special projects with participation of Corporate Finance management team. (10%)
• Assists corporate accounting staff and divisional accounting teams regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions through consultation with appropriate members of the management team. (10%)
• Support and participate in external financial statement audit and coordination with locations. (5%)
• Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including financial reporting processes to ensure adherence to company guidelines. (5%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. Leadership/Management ResponsibilityAt this time, this position has no direct reports; however, will need the ability and desire to grow in this role and provide coaching and collaboration with other indirect reporting relationships. Performance Categories
  • Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness
  • Productivity/quality standards: financial reports
  • Audit performance
  • Employee development
  • Cost containment
  • Teamwork within the department and across departments
  • Project management
  • Customer satisfaction
    QualificationsEducation/Certification:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field or equivalent work experience required Experience:3 to 5+ years relevant work experience in Financial Reporting and Accounting, at least 3 years in public accounting preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
    • Generally accepted accounting principles (E)
    • Consolidation of multiple entity financial statements, including foreign entity translation (E)
    • Balance sheet and cash flow analysis (E)
    • Internal control processes (E)
    • Financial software (E)
    • Management/supervisory concepts and techniques (E)
    • Business planning and forecasting concepts and techniques (J)
    • Company computer systems (J) Skill and ability to:
      • Ability to problem solve issues across a wide range of business topics and functions
      • Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer
      • Be objective and use his / her own judgment.
      • Goal orientated and self-motivated
      • Ability to work efficiently and productively
      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
      • Remarkable drive and passion for achieving success
      • Embrace change and open to adopting new technology
      • Generate reports and find discrepancies as well as cost-savings opportunities
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed

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