Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst provides a wide range of systems related financial functions in support of the accounting and financial reporting processes for both operating centers and field offices. The incumbent leads the systems update, maintenance and improvements initiatives for the Financial Accounting organization.

Essential Functions

1. The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job or position.  Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately.  An associate might or might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
2. All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
3. Associates are held accountable for successful job performance.  Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
4. In performing functions, duties or tasks, associates are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.  Associates are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.

• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures.  In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, associates are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Maintenance of Oracle Cloud Financials

1. Set-up of all chart fields including companies, accounts, departments, TOC, TOS
2. Maintenance of all chart fields including companies, accounts, departments, TOC, TOS including deactivation and updates
3. Hierarchy structure set-up and maintenance for all hierarchies including company, accounts, departments, TOC, TOS
4. Maintain and update the department intake Smartsheet process for department requests and updates including reports, automated workflows, and notifications
5. Maintain and update cross-validation rules
6. Maintain various system and external calendars, opening and closing accounting periods
7. Maintain and update the period close Smartsheet process as monitor of the period close including dashboard statistics, reports, automated workflows, and notifications

Reporting

1. Manage and implement the hierarchy/reporting changes submitted by the field offices monthly including coordinating and communicating the changes with the wider cross-functional group including IT, WFM, HCM and BI
2. Maintain, run, and distribute balance sheet reports to management on a quarterly basis
3. Run monthly Oracle reports for use by accounting personnel and broader audience

System Testing

1. Testing on new Oracle releases and CWBs
2. Testing on sub-system upgrades
3. Testing on reporting changes
4. Testing on various other projects as needed

Projects/Other

1. Prepare, update, and maintain the SCIS audit workbook including reconciliations

2. Other Audit Support

3. Management requests for reporting changes due to reorganization
4. Maintain and update the NA accounting & finance portal page on SharePoint
5. Maintain and update the financial accounting Teams site monthly with updated reports
6. Other projects as required

Minimum Qualifications At Entry

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree required; accounting, finance, or other related major preferred
2. Minimum 3-4 years’ experience with accounting system software packages (Oracle Cloud ERP preferred) including the basic theories and applications of general accounting monthly close process and balance sheet analysis

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

1. Excellent PC skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office with Excel
2. Smartsheet proficiency a plus
3. Highly motivated self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
4. Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
5. Ability to successfully carry out multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize responsibilities
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills
7. Ability to interact effectively with all levels and across diverse cultures
8. Set and maintain a high standard of quality for assigned responsibilities
9. Proactively pursue best practices and process improvements 

Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands

With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation, A Candidate Must Have The Physical And Mental Capacity To Effectively Perform All Essential Functions Described.  In Addition To Other Demands, The Demands Of The Job Include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey 
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently

• Computer Usage

• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information
• Regular talking and hearing

• Frequent Sitting

• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Work primarily performed in a hybrid or remote environment

“Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Benefits include: 

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.