World Book Inc.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst II to join our Finance team in a hybrid role that combines Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) responsibilities. This unique position will play a key role in supporting a wide range of financial activities with meaningful impact on World Book’s success. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional looking to grow in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue and expense entries, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete, and in compliance to GAAP
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Maintains and balances company accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
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Support financial close and reporting processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, form submissions, and financial statement preparation.
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Contribute to the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process, working with department leaders to align forecasts with strategic objectives.
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Develop dashboards, reports and KPIs that provide actionable insight on business performance.
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Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive overall financial performance.
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Calculate and review sales commissions, coordinating with the leadership and sales reps to resolve any discrepancies.
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Identify and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
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Other special projects and ad hoc work as directed by Finance leadership to drive strategic goals
Qualifications & Skills
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Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
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2+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience; CPA or CMA preferred.
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Possess excellent analytical skills and firm understanding of GAAP.
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A drive for process improvement and an attention to detail – ensuring mistake-free work in a highly repeatable and scalable way.
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Familiarity with using ERP accounting software (Acumatica preferred).
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Experience with enterprise finance management platform is a plus (OneStream preferred).
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Location
World Book maintains a hybrid work schedule with two days per week at the corporate headquarters located at 180 N. LaSalle St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60601.
Pay Range:
56,000.00 - 84,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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What We Do
Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises more than 120 autonomous businesses serving diverse industries and markets worldwide
