Senior Finance Analyst

A newly formed Johnson Controls has begun operations following the successful completion of its merger with Tyco, marking a historic turning point for both companies. By uniting Johnson Controls, the number one provider of building efficiency solutions with Tyco, the number one provider of fire and security solutions, the new company is uniquely positioned as a leader in products, technologies and integrated solutions for the buildings and energy sectors.
This position is involved in all aspects of general accounting and is the key support role for the General Ledger and any sub-ledger/system functions.  This position involves analytical review of corporate department expenses, preparation of corporate financial statements and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.  This position also provides support for the annual corporate budgeting process. 
GENERAL ACCOUNTING
• Supports the preparation, review and validation of corporate financial statement on a monthly basis
• Assists in the monthly, quarterly and yearly close
• Oversees inter-company billing process, including responding to divisional accounting staff inquiries and working with divisional accounting staff to resolve intercompany imbalances.
• Provides support for the monthly closing of the corporate ledgers, including preparation of monthly closing journal entries, importing of transactions from source systems, and posting of ledgers.
• Prepares and assists the general ledger account reconciliation preparation and review process.
• Provides necessary reports and analyses to internal and external auditors during the financial audit.
• Communicate and interface with business personnel on accounting issues.
• Performs other related duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
REPORTING & CONSOLIDATION
• Supports and prepares variance analyses comparing actual results to budget / forecast
• Supports the development of management reports for local management
BUDGETING & FORECASTING
• Supports the preparation, development and review of financial budgets and forecasts
• Participates as a member of the Corporate budgeting team, which provides guidance to Corporate department managers and Cost Center Responsible during budgeting process and consolidates department budgets.
• Consultancy in budget matters for corporate departments

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent education and experience.
• 1-3 years accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and its application in practice.
• Proven ability to prepare account analyses and reconcile accounts.
• Computer competency in the client-server environment using a wide range of application software.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and customer focused approach.
• Familiarity with problem solving and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to manage projects and see them through to implementation.
• Ability to work well independently and work well in a team setting.
• Hyperion knowledge (Enterprise/HFM).
• SAP R/3 knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Imagine a career that perpetually stretches your capabilities. From managing many of the world’s most iconic buildings to making products that help save lives, the breadth of our opportunities empowers you to chart your own path. We will offer you an interesting and challenging position with great personal freedom and professional responsibility. 
Joining us you will become part of a committed and competent company characterized by customer focused, passionate to win, unified one team, decisive environment offering challenges. 
We embrace diversity, reward hard work and have a collective passion to make an impact. In an environment that is constantly evolving, we set the foundation for you to grow and create a career that is as unique as you are. 
Don’t just make a living. Make living better.
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