Senior Financial Analyst -External Financial Reporting

Why join us? 

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE
Leads specialized finance-related activities in support of multiple/large projects/ functions or major business units/product lines. Area supported is a major element of the organization's business/operations. Develops and/or oversees the preparation of highly detailed and the most complex analyses and research for financial forecasts, projections and reports. Assignments typically provide exposure to the most complex financial concepts, issues, and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with Management to provide strategic guidance and sound business decision support through proper financial analysis, collaboration and critical thinking.
• Conducts activities in accordance with GAAP and established MillerKnoll guidelines.
• Confers with leadership and internal business partners on unusual issues/situations and in identifying reporting requirements.
• Coordinates /oversees and liaisons with MillerKnoll finance, both domestic and international.
• Develops and independently implements work strategies to achieve desired results.
• Influences business decisions by effectively forecasting, preparing and presenting financial forecasts.
• Leads activities in support of multiple/large projects/ functions or major business units/product lines.
• Leverages extensive internal/external contacts at all levels in the organization.
• May provide support on special projects, as they arise, such as business acquisitions, divestitures or new products.
• Provides professional mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Summarizes financial performance, identifies key performance indicators, and facilitates action plans to address significant risks and opportunities.
• Works with cross-functional areas to identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Additional Essential Functions

• Responsible for a substantial portion MillerKnoll's SEC reporting, consolidation accounting and technical accounting matters.
• Works closely with the Senior Manager of Accounting and Consolidation on all of the company's SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, 11-K and S-8 filings.
• Manages portions of the monthly consolidation and financial statement close process.
• Leads technical accounting research projects and helps develop MillerKnoll's position on new accounting pronouncements. Technical accounting projects are primarily focused on US GAAP but may also include IFRS components.
• Leads activities in support of multiple/large projects, including involvement in both technical accounting and implementation phases of various business combinations and divestitures.
• Coordinates, oversees and liaisons with external auditors in order to ensure the accuracy of MillerKnoll's accounting and reporting.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent. 
• 6 + years of experience in professional finance position.
• Licenses and Certifications
• CPA - Certified Public Accountant or CTP - Certified Treasury Professional/CCM - Certified Cash Manager preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Highly developed and thorough knowledge and expertise in finance area of specialty resulting in the confidence to advise, influence and partner with various groups to affect change, guide business decisions and identifying reporting needs.
• Must have well developed interpersonal, communication skills and facilitation skills.
• Highly developed analytical skills necessary to analyze problems and generate new ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, define, and resolve complex problems/projects/programs as well as the ability to identify trends and issues.
• Proven ability to accomplish desired objectives / outcomes by influencing individuals at all levels, including internal and external management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and implement policy and procedures in key areas.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and manage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the MillerKnoll office environment including a thorough understanding of financial software, MillerKnoll information systems, data warehouse and ability to use Business Intelligence tools.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• Demonstrated ability to use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the MillerKnoll office environment including a thorough understanding of financial software, MillerKnoll information systems, data warehouse and ability to use Business Intelligence tools.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP is required; experience with SEC reporting and IFRS preferred.
• Experience with Workiva or other on-line SEC filing tools is preferred.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].