Job Description
Job Summary
Under limited direction and with a moderate level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to manage the preparation of SEC filings, conduct complex accounting research, and work with auditors. Performs varied, complex accounting functions with responsibility for recommending solutions and proper treatment. Evaluation, originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select and apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to specific assignments. Maintains regular contact with all levels of management and other internal customers to identify, research, and recommend solutions to accounting issues and problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manages the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K and 8-K, including XBRL) including management discussion and analysis, description of business, financial statements including footnotes and supporting schedules.
Researches and evaluates the effect of new accounting and SEC pronouncements. Develops and assists in the implementation of new accounting requirements.
Reviews existing and potential accounting policies for consistency and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC requirements.
Manages the preparation of quarterly external reporting releases, including quarterly earnings release and supplement, while supporting preparation of quarterly external presentation.
Manages the preparation of quarterly financial package to senior management.
Supports the Investor Relations team in the preparation of investor presentations and information for the Board of Directors.
Provides guidance and expertise to support preparation of monthly operating releases, 8-K filings, and proxy.
Reviews accounting memos and work done by others in the financial reporting department.
Supervises SEC Reporting senior associates and staff.
Manages relationships with, and assists, internal and external auditors in the review of quarterly and annual financial information and provides additional information as needed.
Recommends solutions to extremely complex accounting problems.
Coordinates implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of systems and tools used to support SEC filings and internal reporting.
Recommends process improvements to increase efficiency in processing or analyzing financial information.
Reviews SEC filings of entities in our peer group and provides recommendations for any changes in our filings based upon these reviews.
Instructs and trains others on the disclosures associated with policies approved by the Accounting Policy Committee, Disclosure Committee, or management as needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
SEC reporting; including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and XBRL.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Advanced accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
Accounting software packages.
Skill in:
Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing financial statements.
Analyzing and proposing solutions to unusual transactions and accounting discrepancies.
Researching GAAP & SEC issues.
Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
Promoting effective coordination between department and other functional areas.
Ability to:
Work additional hours during preparation of SEC filings.
Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances.
Work independently, make decisions and suggest resolutions to complex accounting problems.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels, including senior management.
Explain or clarify financial information to all levels of management.
Provide training to others.
Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Supervise, instruct and develop SEC Reporting senior associates and staff.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in accounting and a minimum of six (6) years of experience with preparing and analyzing financial information.
OR
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
SIE may be required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
Series 99, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA), may be required depending on assigned functional area.
Travel Required: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Hybrid - In office 3 days a week
Education
Bachelor's: Accounting, Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Finance
Work Experience
General Experience - 6 to 10 years
Certifications
GS - Gen Sec Rep - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James - as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.