Senior Financial Accountant - Atlanta, United States - Balfour Beatty plc
Description
As an industry leader Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitivesalaries and more including:Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceHealth Savings Account401(k) with company matchFlexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)Vacation TimeSick TimeHolidaysTuition AssistanceEmployee Referral BonusSummary The Financial Accounting Senior will have oversight responsibilities for technical accounting, external audit, statutory reporting, certain risk reporting, and various other high-profile ad-hoc projects.
This position will partner with finance, operations and other functional teams across the US and UK and will communicate regularly with leadership.
Essential Functions Facilitate execution of the external audit through coordination with KPMG leadership, as well as a partnership with finance teams across the US and GroupFacilitate execution of the external audit by collecting, reviewing and distributing requested documents while limiting unnecessary disruptions to the businessPerform IFRS to US GAAP translations by creating and performing analysis for areas of difference in accounting treatment between standards for annual reportsAssist with technical accounting research under both IFRS and US GAAPAssist in implementation of new accounting standards and/or Balfour Beatty policy changesPlay a critical role in developing, monitoring, and reporting on various risk identification and reporting needsReview complex processes, calculations, and exposures and communicate results to leadershipAssist business with project proposals by facilitating requests to external auditors and producing reports to meet proposal requirementsPrepares internal financial reporting and analysis for both our parent company and our divisions by assisting the financial reporting team with key reportsParticipate in the development and update of the Corporate forecast and budgetServe as advisor on technical issues that may arise when starting a new projectManage and/or assist with special projects as they ariseAssist in identifying best practices and opportunities for business improvementsDirectly supervise employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the companys policies and applicable lawsPromote Customer Relations Build effective relationships with internal customers that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customers expectations.
Strive to continually seek feedback and improve services/tools/department deliverables to internal customersLeadership and Employee Development Communicate our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and ChoicesServe as a role model and promote professional behaviorParticipate in and support company training programs and commit to the development of department staff and of self.
Our People-first Culture Our ValuesOur BehaviorsOur MissionLeanExpertSafeSustainableTalk PositivelyEncourage ConstantlyMake a DifferenceValue EveryoneWe are Relentless Allies who deliver operational excellence and enhance our communitiesWorking Conditions Hybrid work environment 3 days in office, 2 days at homePeriodic travel to US offices and jobsites, although rarely requiredEducation, Experience, and Knowledge CPA required6+ years of finance/accounting experiencePublic Accounting experience highly preferredExtensive knowledge of U.S.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is requiredFamiliarity working in JD Edwards and/or Hyperion PBCS a plusExperience supervising and developing direct reports while prioritizing and delegating significant responsibilities to othersStrong communication skills including ability to clearly and concisely obtain and relay informationSelf-motivating, high energy, confident personality that can interact with all levels including senior managementDemonstrate the ability to organize people, tools, and equipment to orchestrate multiple activities at onceDemonstrate proficiency using Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, Teams)About usBalfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.
Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities.
Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.
Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industrys assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.Consistently ranked among the nations largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (
LSE:
BBY).Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.
All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact HumanResources at:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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