Financial Analyst (SEC Reporting/Technical Accounting)

Requisition ID: 38918 

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Crafted Highlights:
In the role of Financial Analyst (SEC Reporting/Technical Accounting), working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you will be part of the overall technical accounting & SEC reporting team, responsible for leading and supporting the organization in the filing of periodic reports with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the quality and timely delivery of the quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K as well as 8-K, 1933 Act registration statements and other required reporting.

This role is a member of the team responsible for planning, development and filing periodic reports with the SEC, ensuring those filings are the result of a collaborative process with quality supporting documentation. The team is also responsible for providing financial support and owning monthly close processes related to functions such as M&A, Investor Relations and others.

This role will also support the overall team in other areas such as the preparation of financial statements, accounting research, resolving technical accounting issues, implementing new accounting standards and reviewing contracts for accounting implications. This position will have exposure to our business leaders across functions including interaction with other Finance teams and various other departments.

What You’ll Be Brewing:
SEC Reporting:

• Assist in the planning, development and filing of assigned sections of periodic reports with the SEC including financial statements, footnotes, XBRL, MD&A, etc.
• Contributor to the SEC reporting process and responsible for maintaining and enhancing the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting related to assigned disclosures and compliance with SEC rules and regulations.
• Act as liaison between Business Unit finance, FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal and External Audit for assigned areas to achieve quality and timely filings.
• Self-review and assess assigned disclosures for technical compliance, communicate requirements to content providers and contribute to implementation of best practices and issue resolution.
• Support Investor Relations with the update and compliance of our earnings release materials (including earning release financial information accuracy and completeness)
• Contribute to the assessment of technical accounting and SEC disclosure implications of major corporate events including significant contracts, investments, mergers and acquisitions, etc

Technical Accounting:

• Support assigned accounting and reporting compliance through accounting research, memo preparation and resolving technical accounting issues.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Review assigned contracts for accounting implications.

Functional Finance Support:

• Partner with the assigned business function(s) and finance team(s) to enable compliant financial reporting
• Own and operate business processes that contribute to financial reporting for the assigned business function(s)

Key Ingredients:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 2+ years of financial accounting experience. Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of public company (SEC-regulated) financial reporting filing requirements and related system & technology platforms for example, Workiva
• Exposure to accounting research tools and strong research skills
• Strong ability to analyze complex contracts and business arrangements to determine the appropriate accounting treatment
• Knowledge of close process, reporting, systems, controls and disclosure requirements for SEC registrants
• Demonstrated technical skills including: strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, strong communication skills (written and oral), ability to analyze financial statements and impacts, time management skills and ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Advanced k