Sr. Financial Analyst (US-Citizens & GC) - (US-IL-Chicago - 60827)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: A101
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Job Description:
Manage the financial reporting and accounting for stock-based compensation in accordance with FAS 123-R, including the following:
Perform financial analyses and prepare Investor Relations and senior management for quarterly and year-end earnings release conference calls with stock analysts.
Work with team to prepare the Annual Report and other SEC filings.
Account for foreign currency and interest rate hedging activities, which are centralized at Corporate.
Support the financial reporting of and accounting for stock-based compensation in accordance with FAS 123-R.
Collaborate with and support Treasury on various projects, including the analysis of new instruments and transactions.
Assist in the implementation of new accounting and disclosure standards.
Work with team to coordinate, prepare and present training on various accounting and disclosure topics to Finance employees globally.
Maintain and update the Financial Policies and Procedures Manual, and field questions from Finance employees globally.
Participate in the effort to maintain SOX compliance.
Review the work of and provide guidance to the financial analyst on the team.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Perform various ad hoc projects.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA required.
Minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Focus on quality, precision and control.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in an efficient and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, organizing, prioritizing and communicating effectively.
Strong teamwork skills.
Excellent interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills.
Strong Excel skills; experience with Hyperion a plus.