Senior External Reporting Analyst

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do

• Ability to focus on several moderately complex business activities. Demonstrate subject matter expertise by advancing more technical concepts unique to role, problem-solving and analysis. Regularly engaged with business partners or auditors to facilitate understanding of transactions and activities. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of the control environment over the areas of responsibility. Requires moderate degree of judgement for the appropriate application of Corporate Policy, GAAP, Regulation or established framework. Regularly makes evaluations of facts and circumstances and is able to effectively communicate conclusions and recommendations for remediation or process improvements. Able to advance responsibilities and/or priorities largely independent of management oversight.
• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You'll Do It

• Prepares consolidated and individual legal entity financial statements as well as multiple employee benefit plan financial statements.
• Supports monthly close process, including maintaining controls and documenting the monthly close and preparation of the Legal Reporting Package.
• Prepares materials for quarterly earnings release and the Audit Committees of the Discover Financial Services Board of Directors and the Discover Bank Board of Directors under direction of manager working with other areas as needed
• Coordinates external audits of legal entities and employee benefit plans.
• Reviews internal and external presentations including managing the tie-out process with proper documentation.
• Stays informed of GAAP/IFRS and other reporting changes that may impact the financial statements. Reviews changes in local regulations to determine impact on subsidiaries in various countries

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or related
• 2+ years Accounting, Finance or related
• In Lieu of Education 6+ years Accounting, Finance or related

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily move about the work environment.

• Occasionally move about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
• Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.

Bonus Points If You Have

• 4+ years Accounting, Finance or related
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-24-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $67,000.00 to $113,000.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant's qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance ( LA County Fair Chance ).
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.