Revenue Close Analyst recruitment
The Company
Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength- delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately- is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 300,000 subscribers globally. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the company provides data,news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through the Bloomberg Professional service, television, radio, mobile, the Internet and two magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets, covers the world with more than 2,300 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 13,000 people in 185 locations around the world.
The Role
This position is responsible for playing a contributing role in all aspects required of the Revenue Operations Team. Key responsibilities include assisting with month close reporting (journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, etc.), financial modeling, monthly variance analysis, quarterly analytics, assisting with the interim and annual external financial audits, and completing various ad hoc projects including KPI reporting and responding to sales/senior management requests.
Job responsibilities include but not limited to:
Accounting, Reporting Internal Controls Expertise-
- Demonstrates appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and applies them (as required for the position held) to provide objective, timely, and accurate financial information to meet / exceed regulatory and legislative requirements and to help drive business results.
- Works to ensure compliance of all financial requirements and reporting are met for all products, countries and policies.
- Ability to document, control, review, and improve policy and procedures as well as departmental tasks to enhance for efficiency and effectiveness.
Financial Analytics Expertise-
- Demonstrates insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business area partners and management in order to drive business results.
Process Systems Expertise-
- Understands and facilitates the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, in order to identify, configure, and communicate useful information, and to provide practical business leadership to drive business decision making across the company.
- Identifies non-value added processes within the department and seeks solutions.
- Effectively makes decisions on more complex issues, giving consideration to relevant costs, benefits and risks.
- Demonstrates the initiative to drive change and influence others across the organization in
support of the company's goals and objectives.
- Ensures achievement of desired results by making appropriate recommendations and providing appropriate financial leadership through completion.
Experience/Education:
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- At least 4-6 years relevant experience with demonstrated performance within the month close process/reporting and financial analysis
Skills/Knowledge:
- SAP/Business Warehouse knowledge a plus
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong communication skills
- Financial modeling expertise a plus
- Ability to work well within a team and a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
- Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
- Strong presence with ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control.
- Demonstrated commercial experience within the financial services or CPG industry
- Demonstrated high performer
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
