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Sr Financial Analyst

Knowhirematch
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Description

Our company is a worldwide brand, and an innovator in consumer retail products. We offer world class benefits, a suburb quality of life, and an excellent career growth path.

We are Looking for a Sr. Financial Accounting Analyst who will specialize and assist in the implementation and upkeep with SAP S4 Hana, work with AI, B2C and Fraud Control. Someone who is good with large data sets, who has a good technical accounting background that can navigate between accounting and IT.

Our company is home to multiple renowned global brands . Our business thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. As we invest in cutting-edge technologies and processes, including our major SAP S4/HANA rollout and transition to the OneStream global consolidation tool, we are building a world-class team to lead the way.

With strong stock performance and robust reinvestment into the business, this is a rare opportunity to join a forward-looking company offering excellent benefits and an awesome work culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking aย Senior Financial Analystย to be a key contributor in the rollout of SAP S4/HANA, the transition from Oracle to OneStream, and other critical accounting and ERP initiatives. This role bridges accounting and IT, offering hands-on involvement in large-scale projects and setting the foundation for potential promotion toย Financial Controller, within 12โ€“18 months.

What You'll Do

The Senior Financial Analyst will:

  • Lead theย period-end close process, including scheduling, communication with stakeholders, and ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to manage theย SAP S4/HANA rollout, accounting processes, and system mapping.
  • Oversee theย transition from Oracle to OneStream, ensuring smooth integration of global consolidation and reporting.
  • Supportย SOX complianceย by implementing and monitoring controls, providing recommendations for improvement, and mitigating risks.
  • Conduct and maintainย balance sheet reconciliationsย in collaboration with Business Controllers and the Global Business Service team.
  • Work closely with internal and external auditors, providing documentation and explanations during reviews and audits.
  • Participate in fraud control, AI-driven analysis, and B2C initiatives, contributing to innovative and efficient business practices.
  • Assist withย special projectsย and new tool rollouts as needed, offering expertise on large data sets and technical accounting matters.


Requirements

What Weโ€™re Looking For

  • Bachelorโ€™s degreeย in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
  • Strong technical accounting background with proficiency inย SAP, Oracle, and Excel.
  • Experience working with large data sets, ERP implementations, and accounting/IT integration.
  • Knowledge ofย SOX complianceย and internal audit procedures.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage large-scale projects.
  • General product experience or knowledge of the sporting goods industry is a plus.


Benefits

Why Join Us ?

This position is more than a jobโ€”it's a pathway to leadership. With exposure to global operations, advanced systems, and innovative projects, you'll gain skills and experiences to elevate your career.

Benefits Include:

  • World-class benefits package.
  • Half-day Fridays for a better work-life balance.
  • Competitive salary and growth opportunities.