Senior Analyst - Financial Reporting

Senior Analyst

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus : serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Finance is seeking a Senior Analyst to support the Accounting Department in a variety of controllership capabilities including accounting, reporting, strategic analysis, and strategic analysis. We are responsible for recording, analyzing, and reporting the firm's current financial and operating performance. We maintain control over the integrity of the firm's results while delivering business insights to support key decision making. We also maintain ownership for researching, establishing and upholding the accounting policies of the firm. Reoccurring responsibilities for this role include supporting the monthly close cycle, financial reporting, setting policies, research, analysis, as well as other project-based work. In addition, this role will support our multi-year finance transformation journey including adoption of leading cloud-based technology solutions.

What You'll Do

• Record, report, analyze and effectively communicate the firm's financial and operational results
• Execute monthly financial close responsibilities, including reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts, variance documentation, and performing internal controls
• Perform detailed reviews of work performed by others
• Research and implement technical accounting policy
• Develop and perform complex analysis and modeling
• Build, maintain, and leverage relationships to gather critical information and influence key decisions involving frequent communication and coordination with stakeholders both within and outside the organization
• Apply new perspectives to solve complex problems
• Proactively identify efficiencies and control improvements, propose solutions to key stakeholders, and drive implementation of solutions
• Understand financial concepts and analyze financial data
• Participate in and / or lead cross functional teams responsible for implementing finance business objectives and projects
• Lead or support system design, documentation, testing, and implementation to ensure functional business area requirements are met
• Train new Finance associates within the department, as well as key business partners within and outside the division
• Knowledge of intermediate to complex accounting principles and their application
• Ability to prepare internal financial statements, interpret results and prepare other information to meet regulatory requirements

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts : health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program.

Skills / Requirements

What Experience You Need :

What Could Set You Apart :

Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday. Current INTERNAL home-based associates : While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose : We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.