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Provides internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation and decision support.  Work involves a high level of independent judgment, decision making, creativity and initiative.

Provide technical accounting support to Major Transaction Deal teams, Business Development, and Overseas Finance groups as business transactions evolve.
Evaluate accounting process changes resulting from the M&A activity.
Provide analysis, application, and implementation of new, existing, and proposed accounting guidance.
Perform research and interpretation of accounting guidance to address technical accounting questions from unit personnel.
Supports change management initiatives.
Assist in the development and instruction of common corporate accounting practices
Actively participate in new business development activity.
Develop and provide data to leadership.
Support/review whitepaper preparation and implementation.
Assist in the coordination of the various financial activities within the work group.
Work well in a team environment.
Proactively finding financial opportunity and leading change.
Frequent contact with others outside the work group.

Basic Required Skills:

• College degree with major in accounting, business administration or equivalent training.
  
• CPA required with at least 2 years of public accounting experience + industry experience in accounting, or 3-5years of public accounting, or demonstrated technical accounting strength in relevant areas of Mergers and Acquisitions.
  
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP.
  
• Broad understanding of corporate information systems.
  
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Proficient personal computer skills
  
• Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints.
  
• Demonstrate initiative in a small team environment.
  
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
  

Basic Preferred Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
  
• Masters in Business Administration, related advanced degree or financial certification.
  
• Ability to quickly understand complex transactions and provide direction to treasury team and accounting leadership regarding impacts on accounting, processes, and controls.
  
• Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally.
  
• Embrace and manage change.