Senior Accounting Analyst (Internal Controls)

Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.

We’re currently looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst – Internal Controls to join our team in Franklin, TN.

This role will support the Specialized Accounting team and Accounting Director. Analyst will monitor company’s internal control framework and report on internal/external audit findings. This role will contribute to enhancing existing control framework by ensuring compliance with company policies.

Job functions include but are not limited to:
•    Perform detailed reviews of account reconciliations and journal entries
•    Maintain JE Master Control List. Support ad hoc additions/revisions.
•    Prepare monthly budget accrual entries for Accounting and Process Control groups
•    Monitor/support monthly and quarterly OAR activities
•    Monitor/support quarterly external audit activities
•    Use analytical and critical thinking skills to support team and assist customers
•    Comply with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles
•    Interact with internal and external clients (Americas region and NML)
•    Prepare executive presentations related to internal controls and audits
•    Facilitate and lead monthly internal control meetings
•    Support Sr. Manager with annual shopping baskets
•    Identify and track business process improvements
•    Perform other ad hoc assignments and related duties, as needed

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
•    Five or more years of related professional level experience 
•    Firm understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements
•    Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
•    Highly attentive to details
•    Ability to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities
•    Good time management skills
•    Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, other PC applications, and mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
•    Demonstrated experience with internal controls and audit activities preferred
•    MBA, MAcc, CPA or CIA preferred

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.     

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.  

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.** 

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America