What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Financial Analyst- SEC Corporate Reporting position at Darden?
Senior Financial Analyst
Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining — Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy’s, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s and Bahama Breeze. We own and operate more than 2,100 restaurants and are proud to employ over 200,000 team members, making us one of the 50 largest private employers in America.
Job Overview
The principal purpose of this position is to execute complex, technical accounting and financial reporting processes to support the preparation of Darden’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with the provisions of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as ensuring compliance with the requisite internal controls designed and stated in the Company’s Section 404 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) documentation. The position also assists in managing the periodic SEC filing process, including communications with internal and external auditors and the Disclosure Committee to ensure Darden meets all SEC reporting deadlines. This position is one of the principal drafters of the Financial Statements and Footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, among other sections, included in the Company’s quarterly Form 10-Q’s and annual Form 10-K’s (i.e. the Annual Report). The position will be utilized to develop emerging leaders for the accounting and finance areas throughout the organization.
Roles And Responsibilities
Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining — Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy’s, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s and Bahama Breeze. We own and operate more than 2,100 restaurants and are proud to employ over 200,000 team members, making us one of the 50 largest private employers in America.
Job Overview
The principal purpose of this position is to execute complex, technical accounting and financial reporting processes to support the preparation of Darden’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with the provisions of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as ensuring compliance with the requisite internal controls designed and stated in the Company’s Section 404 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) documentation. The position also assists in managing the periodic SEC filing process, including communications with internal and external auditors and the Disclosure Committee to ensure Darden meets all SEC reporting deadlines. This position is one of the principal drafters of the Financial Statements and Footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, among other sections, included in the Company’s quarterly Form 10-Q’s and annual Form 10-K’s (i.e. the Annual Report). The position will be utilized to develop emerging leaders for the accounting and finance areas throughout the organization.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing quarterly/annual SEC filing process to ensure all stakeholders are set up for success to timely file required reports.
- Prepare and/or review external financial statements, including external presentation for Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Stockholders Equity, in addition to supporting footnotes
- Oversee the international and domestic franchise accounting processes; Work with franchise operations team on adhoc projects as needed
- Support the Company’s month end close process, including journal entry review and approval, as well as monthly account reconciliations
- Execute internal controls related to assigned responsibilities and processes to ensure effective internal control over financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with GAAP in the execution of assigned accounting areas
- Supervise team members, review and approve their work and oversee individual personal development
- Support special projects that impact assigned responsibilities, such as system implementations, acquisitions and divestitures
- Facilitate quarterly and annual reviews/audits with internal and external auditors
- Research technical accounting and financial reporting guidance as needed
- Create accounting/finance models to forecast quarterly and annual financial results, including analysis of costs versus Business Plan and previous estimates
- Liase and work collaboratively across all Restaurant Brands and functions to ensure accuracy of assigned processes
- Provide ad hoc accounting/analysis to other functional areas in connection with assigned areas
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s in Accounting or Finance
- CPA achieved or, in process
- Minimum of 3-4 years in public accounting, auditing, consulting, or equivalent experience
- Experience in auditing and/or preparing SEC reports including 10Q’s and 10K’s
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Demonstrated self-starter, with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking capacity, with the ability to think high-level yet execute at a detailed level
- Fundamental financial, statistical, and analytical capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities
- Proficiency with Oracle, HFM, Discoverer a plus
- Experience with SOX Section 404, internal control over financial reporting a plus