Department: Finance
Location: Stamford, CT USA
Posted: 2011-09-06
Requisition Number: finance-110906-sr.financeanalyst

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Maintain monthly reports including adding new accounts, new brands, format changes, etc. and create new reports when requested
• Maintain and update templates used for the monthly Board, Bank and Executive reporting packages and load various reports to Elizabeth Arden Portal
• Load budget and prior year information to monthly reports and templates and insure amounts reconcile
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of monthly Accounts Receivable balances, reserves and aging
• Prepare and update worldwide financial reporting files, monitor key account reconciliations and update non-automated support schedules
• Prepare support schedules and coordinate requests for data related to the preparation of the quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual census reporting as required by U.S. Department of Commerce

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting is mandatory, CPA is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years consolidations and financial reporting experience. SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Strong Hyperion Financial Manager (HFM) skills required including ability to create reports.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• JD Edwards or similar ERP system experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and strong analytical skills along with ability to explain variances and identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Deadline driven with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for interaction with senior management.
• Able to work with colleagues in domestic and international locations; to work with minimal direction as well as cross-functionally.

Education:

• Bachelors in Accounting, CPA preferred

Closing Date: Closed on 2011-09-27

Contact:
E-mail: stamford.positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA