Analyst, Financial & External Reporting

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to prepare consolidated financial statements, financial reports for the Board of Directors, SEC filings, and other analysis as requested by management. Research accounting and SEC issues to ensure proper reporting and disclosure.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including the basic statements and footnotes, and maintain related accounting records and supporting schedules.

• Analyze financial statement results, report on changes in financial position/budget variances, and provide analyses and explanations on such, both through independent research and through coordination with other individuals and segments for explanation.

• Leads the preparation of SEC filings, such as 8-Ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, etc. including the preparation and review of XBRL tags to ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements.

• Researches accounting and SEC issues to ensure proper application of accounting principles and regulatory compliance.

• Works with financial systems to develop and maintain financial reporting templates using applicable software.

• Assists with the preparation of internal reports and supporting documentation during the quarterly and annual reporting cycles to ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting.

• Assist with the development of plans for implementation of all relevant accounting standards.

• Leads the preparation of quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors.

• Prepares employee benefit plan financial statements.

• Participates in Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Finance or related field.  

• Master of Business Administration (Preferred) 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) strongly preferred. 

• Five years accounting and/or financial analysis experience required.  

• Experience in food distribution / wholesale / retail operations preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC reporting and SOX compliance. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross functionally and with all levels in the organization.  

• Strong analytical and effective decision-making skills, organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, strong initiative, and ability to prioritize multiple priorities.  

• Excellent financial/spreadsheet modeling skills.  

• Systems knowledge or the ability to adapt quickly is important (buying systems, billing systems, accounting systems). Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the assoc