Senior Corporate Accounting Analyst

Senior Corporate Accounting Analyst

Senior Corporate Accounting Analyst 1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837

Job Description

The principal purpose of this position is to execute complex, technical accounting and financial reporting processes to support preparation of Dardens consolidated financial statements in accordance with the provisions of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as ensuring compliance with the requisite internal controls designed and stated in the Companys Section 404 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) documentation. The position also provides information to support the Brands and overall corporate planning and estimate process, in addition to ad hoc analysis to support the Companys strategic decisions. The position will be utilized to develop emerging leaders for the accounting and finance areas throughout the organization.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support primary accounting processes such as cash, group insurance, the flex compensation retirement plan, goodwill / tradenames, post-retirement reserves, among others, as assigned
• Support the Companys month end close process, including journal entry review and approval, as well as monthly account reconciliations
• Execute internal controls related to assigned responsibilities and processes to ensure effective internal control over financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP in the execution of assigned accounting areas
• Supervise staff accountants, review and approve their work and oversee their individual personal development
• Support special projects that impact assigned responsibilities, such as system implementations, acquisitions, divestitures, etc.
• Facilitate quarterly and annual reviews / audits with internal and external auditors, in connection with assigned responsibilities
• Engage with third party service providers in the areas of post-retirement reserves, goodwill / trade name valuation, flex compensation retirement plan and other areas, as assigned
• Research technical accounting and financial reporting guidance as needed
• Create accounting / finance models to forecast quarterly and annual financial results, including analysis of costs versus Business Plan and previous estimates
• Liaise and work collaboratively across all Brands and functions to ensure accuracy of assigned processes
• Provide ad hoc accounting / analysis to other functional areas in connection with assigned areas

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