Job Description
The Associate, Finance is a critical role at Antares ensuring the accuracy of financial data recorded in various systems and ultimately reported to senior management on a monthly basis and to various stakeholders via quarterly financial statements.
This position will be reporting to the MD, Legal Entity Controller and will be responsible for reconciling subledger and general ledger activity and maintaining oversight of balance sheet and income statement general ledger accounts. An ability to manage multiple tasks while working under strict month end reporting deadlines is essential. Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail orientated able to analyze data efficiently and convey conclusions effectively.
Responsibilities
Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations for month end close and quarterly financial reporting deadlines.
Liaise with various teams across the organization in gathering detailed supporting documentation in order to prepare adjusting journal entries for various general ledger accounts.
Prepare disclosures for quarterly financial statements.
Explain budget versus actual variances and financial trends.
Liaise with auditors and gather audit support as needed during interim reviews and annual audits.
Assist with cross team initiatives within the organization and overall process improvements as it relates to the Finance team which may include enhancing or developing internal controls.
Access appropriate data from various financial systems, assist with system conversions, create new and enhance existing internal financial reports using primarily Microsoft Dynamics and OneStream software.
Maintain files, accounting documents, records, reports and any other pertinent data in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business-related discipline.
4-7 years of accounting related professional experience.
CPA preferred
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream software, and fund accounting tools a plus.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data, forming accurate conclusions and translating insights into action.
Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to effectively manage time as demonstrated by efficiently organizing and prioritizing tasks.
Competencies
Strategic thinking and decision making: Considers upcoming needs and opportunities to drive progress in their team's area
Approaches problems methodically by identifying key issues, seeking stakeholder input, using available data and recommending practical solutions
Makes sound decisions within their scope and escalates appropriately when needed
Drives execution and results:
Implements initiatives that support team and functional goals, works to remove barriers to keep work progressing and explains the purpose behind actions so colleagues and teams stay aligned
Takes timely action to meet defined goals, holding themselves and their colleagues or team accountable for delivering expected results
Cultivates strategic relationships and influence:
Builds and maintains stakeholder relationships by being accessible, responsive and reliable in meeting shared goals aligned to expectations
Demonstrates awareness of stakeholder and people dynamics across colleagues and stakeholders to drive progress on initiatives or deals
Fosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence:
Works openly, respectfully and constructively with colleagues, shares information and solves problems to achieve effective outcomes
Sets clear goals within their scope, provides feedback, apprenticeship and coaching to others and contributes to creating an environment where others do their best work
Masters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset:
Asks questions and listens to understand others' needs and attempts to adjust communication style for different audiences to build connection, address issues and strengthen working relationships
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