Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

Senior SEC Reporting Analyst – Denver, Colorado

Do you want to make a global impact by preparing financial statements for SEC and regulatory filings? Are you a process-oriented and proactive professional who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Does joining a global company that invests in its people and builds their capabilities to adapt, develop, and innovate sound interesting to you? Then it is time to join Western Union as a Senior SEC Reporting Analyst.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

In this role, you will prepare various standalone financial statements for SEC and regulatory filings, according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), perform technical accounting research, and prepare related memos and analysis.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage portions of the SEC filings on the Form 10K and 10Q

• Prepare and analyze month end reporting schedules

• Analyze complex balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP and Western Union accounting policies

• Work with business partners to analyze and resolve financial reporting issues

• Design and develop ad hoc reporting

• Participate in the most complex accounting projects, such as system implementations, purchase accounting, etc.

• Provide leadership in initiating and implementing process improvements

• Research complex technical accounting issues and write technical memos, including conclusions on accounting positions

• Mentor and assist with training other Accountants and Specialists

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in public accounting (audit/advisory for public companies) or equivalent SEC financial reporting experience

• CPA preferred

• Experience working with multiple departments and multiple management levels

• Strong knowledge of financial systems, preferably with Oracle

• HFM experience preferred

• Advanced system skills, including MS Excel and Word

• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability

• Attention to detail and highly effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication skills, including ability to influence others and work effectively across geographies and functions in a matrix organization as well as to clearly and concisely present findings at all levels of the organization

• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise judgment in fast paced and changing environment

• Ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a

 great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $90,000 – 105,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your US specific benefits include: