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Financial Analyst

Los Angeles, California, United States

Weber Shandwick’s Los Angeles office is seeking a Financial Analyst.  The person in this position will play an important role in the firm’s revenue recognition process, and will report to the Regional Finance Director.  

Duties include:

• Perform month end close process
• Manage Intercompany relationships
• Guide financial process by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures 
• Prepare reports as required: Revenue Worksheet, P&L, budgets, revenue forecasts, JEs, revenue analysis and P&L reconciliations
• Prepare budgets by establishing schedules; collect, analyze and consolidate financial data
• Prepare revenue forecasts and support business planning and budget development by management and client leaders
• Administer all client contracts with support from the legal department
• File financial reports and advise management on needed actions.  Ensure SOX compliance at the local level
• Monitor and confirm financial condition; provide information to external auditors
• Manage billing staff for non-government contracts
• Regular and proactive communication to senior management and account leads on all financial matters

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years’ experience as an accountant/finance professional
• BA/BS degree in Accounting preferred
• Experience operating in a SOX compliant environment is a plus
• Experience working in a client service/agency environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Ability to handle complex global financial matters
• Proven track record in accountancy/regulations compliance
• Revenue recognition experience/knowledge
• Very strong control skills
• Excellent teamwork and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Hyperion and be proficient in Microsoft Office (with an expertise in Excel)

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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