Financial Analyst

Reporting directly to the Lead Financial Analyst - GCTSC Accounting, the Financial Analyst -GCTSC Accounting will assist in providing and overseeing accounting, financial analysis, internal and external reporting and business guidance for the business leaders. Provide clear, accurate information for managing & analyzing a segment of the business, in accordance with accounting principles, government regulations and company practice and policy. Responsible for various closing, accounting, consolidation & reporting activities.

Why This Role Matters

• Plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls by managing month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and inventory-related transactions across company-owned operations.

• Serves as a key accounting partner to Tire Service Centers, supporting operational and financial accuracy that enables informed business decisions and efficient business performance.

• Drives the integrity of financial data by analyzing transactions, resolving accounting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain compliance, accuracy, and process efficiency.

What you'll do

• Perform financial reporting processes which includes but not limited to monthly, quarterly & annual financial statement close procedures, review account reconciliations (for assigned accounts), functional analysis (including but not limited to P&L, balance sheet & various accounts), establishing judgmental reserve balances in accordance with predefined deadlines.

• Partner with various departments throughout Goodyear to implement effective financial analysis tools & procedures.

• Demonstrates and applies basic understanding of the data flows and data standards in your specific business area.

• Identifies basic trends, issues or other meaningful insights using basic analytical approaches.

• Demonstrates knowledge of a broad set of accounting principles and techniques (e.g. IAS, US GAAP, etc.).

• Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.

• Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.

• Utilize US GAAP & assist in applying US GAAP to transactions that are accounted for and reviewed.

• Exercise significant judgement when evaluating transactions.

• Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.

• Records financial transactions accurately in internal and external books of accounts.

• Assist in ensuring that identified control & internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis & in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Adheres to relevant compliance requirements for financial reporting (e.g., SOX, IFRS).

• Assist with any special projects/assignments as applicable.           

What We’re Looking For 

• Undergraduate Degree in accounting or finance.

• CPA &/or MBA or advanced Degree is desired.

• 3 years of accounting &/or financial analysis experience or; graduate of the 2 year Finance & Accounting Development Program with 1 year outside work experience.

• Experience working in an environment requiring analytical response to a variety of business issues.

• Demonstrates strong analytical abilities & a thorough understanding of GAAP.

• Ability to interpret & apply current US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions & internal controls in compliance with SOX.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as well as Hyperion Planner & SAP.

• Highly organized & ability to manage concurrent deadlines & multiple priorities.

• Ability to communicate to present information, both verbally & written effectively with all levels of the organization.

Additional Details

• Relocation Available: No

• Sponsorship Available: No

• Travel: No

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