Financial Analyst III - Corporate Finance

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Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever-expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine. Wolverine Worldwide’s continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage and inspire our consumers – every step of the way.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company, underscoring its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating an amazing company culture across its U.S. operations. The Great Place To Work Certification distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, based on employees’ survey feedback on trust, camaraderie, and appreciation in the workplace.
The Financial Analyst III will act as a key contributor to the Corporate Finance Group and the external financial statement reporting process. Responsibilities include preparation of complex accounting analyses, SEC reporting and journal entries requiring a strong accounting acumen and act as the key liaison between finance and other corporate functions.

Primary Duties:

• Works in conjunction with corporate finance to prepare period-end closing activities related to the Company’s legal accruals, environmental accruals, intangibles and goodwill, royalty revenue arrangements and other various monthly close activities.
• Assist with Company’s annual goodwill and tradename impairment analysis.
• Responsible for the annual pension valuation accounting and related internal controls.
• Responsible for areas of the Company’s monthly and quarterly lease accounting activities.
• Responsible for monthly Fx derivative accounting and related internal controls.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting problems.
• Form 10-Q/K and 8-K document preparation drafting notes to the financial statements, financial statement preparation and coordination, edgarization, XBRL tagging, and filing documents with the SEC.
• Perform accounting and SEC reporting research as required and document the Company’s position on complex matters.
• Perform monthly and quarterly internal control certification.
• Actively participate in projects independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Prepare account reconciliations consistent with Corporate policy.
• Provide financial support to the brands and other corporate functions
• Analyze and report on financial results, including key metrics.
• Respond to inquiries from Corporate Finance as well as Internal and External Auditors.
• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years experience in accounting preferably including experience within a large public accounting firm
• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels within the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of SOX requirements for controls and compliance
• Strong computer skills with skills in Excel, SAP, and BW
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• CPA preferred

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.