Financial Reporting Analyst

Who We Are : The Port of Virginia

The cargo carried by ships, trucks, and trains hold the lifeblood of our economy. Our nation's ports, including The Port of Virginia, are at the center of it all. The fifth largest port in America, The Port of Virginia is a catalyst for commerce. A recent economic impact study found that over 397,000 jobs in Virginia - nearly 10% of Virginia's workforce - have ties to the port. The Port of Virginia seeks out highly motivated individuals who share our values, understand our objectives and embrace our culture. At every level, from our corporate offices to our terminals to our inland facilities, Port of Virginia team members share a commitment to quality service for our customers, a passion for innovation and a desire to make a difference.

The Opportunity :

The main objective of this position is to perform analysis and prepare reports related to monthly and annual financial reporting and the annual audit process. Serve as a go-to resource for operations and other field areas for understanding financial results and ensuring transparency to managers for their respective areas of responsibility. Manage the financial reporting framework as the principal subject matter expert for PeopleSoft nVision and query.

What You'll Do : Responsibilities

• Assists with the annual financial audit process for each of the three Port of Virginia legal entities.
• Accumulates data for and draft the Port's Annual Financial Report and other annual financial information required for reporting to the Virginia Department of Accounts.
• Accumulates appropriations data and interfaces with the systems of the Commonwealth's Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) with respect to entering Budget Execution Adjustments, Decision Packages, and other data required to be transmitted from the Authority to DPB
• Executes monthly eliminations / consolidation and provides the monthly closing package to streamline the monthly results reviews prior to closing. Performs quality control on other monthly reporting outputs of the group and produces the final version of the monthly financial statements for presentation to the CEO, CFO, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides functional support to the budget process, including facilitation of budget data input and validation, as well as related reporting. Completes budget development for areas of responsibility.
• Compiles necessary materials and analyses for the monthly briefing of operations for financial results by terminal ahead of the monthly executive results review. Provides insight into monthly themes, context, and current trends. Accumulates all slides for the executive review and facilitates the presentation.
• Performs chartfield maintenance within PeopleSoft, including chart field additions and changes, combination edit rules, and tree maintenance. Serves as the principal reporting subject matter expert for the PeopleSoft nVision and query tools. Stays aware of changes in the business and adjusts / modifies report layouts as necessary to ensure continuity of report relevance for stakeholders.
• Produces comparative financial statements and other financial information required to support the development of bond offering documents and official statements.
• Partners with select divisions and departments as required to facilitate the resolution of accounting and reporting issues and enhance user understanding of their respective financial results.
• Contributes to other projects and analysis as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The Port of Virginia is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year operation, schedule and location may vary based on the needs of the operation.

Who You Are : Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Licenses, Certifications, and Credentials

Valid driver's license; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; CPA preferred (or currently pursuing)

Work Experience

Four years relevant experience required with public accounting experience preferred.

You Should Know : Disclosures

The Port of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, disability or national origin.

Selected applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment background check which may include any of the following : Academic record and verification of education and / or certifications; Employment history (including references); Criminal history; Driving record; Fingerprinting; drug and alcohol testing, Fit for duty Physical, Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Selected applicant must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card). The Port of Virginia is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year operation, schedule and location may vary based on the needs of the operation.