Summary
Want to work with an innovative, talented and collaborative team with an amazing company culture? Come join us! We are looking for someone who is a clear communicator, self-motivated, driven and who wants exposure to all levels of staff/management and the opportunity to make their voice heard! The Financial Reporting Analyst will be required to work cross-functionally to drive the preparation of Skyward Group’s GAAP and SEC reporting deliverables, including iXBRL tagging, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting rules. This role will also partner closely with our U.K. accounting team to coordinate financial reporting deliverables. They will be highly engaged with the internal and external audit teams and will assist with the coordination of internal and external audit deliverables. The Financial Reporting Analyst will also provide support for technical accounting functions, including share-based compensation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of various SEC filings and press releases (i.e. 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) by established deadlines.
- Reporting and analysis of key financial metrics and delivery of insightful, in-depth discussion and analysis of the key elements and drivers of the business.
- Assist with iXBRL tagging
- Prepare tie-outs of various SEC filings including financial statement footnotes, MD&A and press releases with supporting schedules.
- Prepare quarterly cash flow statement.
- Prepare entries related to equity transactions and stock-based compensation.
- Prepare EPS and Adjusted EPS calculations
- Assist with the preparation of audit deliverables.
- Assist with accounting guidance research.
- Coordinate financial reporting deliverables with our U.K. accounting team.
- Additional duties based on business needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Strong analytical skills and proficient in reviewing financial data.
- Demonstrates an understanding of business operations, objectives, and metrics.
- Works cohesively in a team-oriented environment with Corporate and Insurance Accounting, FP&A and others.
- Strong initiative to research issues, develop potential solutions, and effectively partner with other business areas to drive issue.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications, Education and Experience Preferred
- 1+ years’ experience in public accounting, and/or relevant industry or SEC reporting experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
- CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred. Strong organizational skills to manage daily responsibilities.
- Detail oriented, able to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Insurance industry experience, preferred.
- SEC reporting experience, preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
The applicable base salary for this opportunity is $65,000 - $100,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this opportunity may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition and professional certification assistance, 401k savings, elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, and child bonding leave, as well as other employee assistance.
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Skills Required
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency reviewing financial data
- Understanding of business operations, objectives, and metrics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage daily responsibilities
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- At least 1 year of public accounting and/or relevant industry or SEC reporting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
- CPA designation or CPA candidacy
- Insurance industry experience
- SEC reporting experience
What We Do
Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. The Company operates through eight underwriting divisions –Accident & Health, Captives, Global Property & Agriculture, Industry Solutions, Professional Lines, Programs, Surety and Transactional E&S. Our insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Excellent) with stable outlook from AM Best. At Skyward Specialty, we approach insurance differently. Our specialty insurance experts are empowered to dig deeper to customize solutions that help brokers and agents deliver impactful solutions to their clients. We operate at the complex end of the specialty market and leverage technology to bring disruptive, innovative insurance solutions to market. We are agile and steadfastly focused on our strategy to lead in the select markets in which we choose to do business. We call this our "rule our niche"strategy.
