Senior Analyst / Lead of SEC Reporting - Alta Equipment Group

Livonia, MI, USA Req #132

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Senior Analyst/Lead of SEC Reporting at our corporate headquarters in Livonia, MI. The Senior Analyst/Lead of SEC Reporting will be responsible for preparing the Company's external reporting documents and technical accounting policies and memos. The ideal candidate has technical accounting and SEC reporting experience, outstanding attention to detail and analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment for a growth-oriented public company. The position will report to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting and could be a great opportunity to step out of public accounting for the right candidate. As the Senior Analyst of SEC Reporting, you will be performing accounting and SEC reporting research while preparing all required SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Section 16, and other ad hoc filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or external financial reporting for a public company
• Strong, current understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations preferred.
• SOX related experience preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Capable of leading projects and working in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding attention to detail and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally and meet tight filing deadlines.
• Mathematical Skills - High: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - High: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• CPA preferred

• This position will have high exposure to executive management and to key finance and operations leaders across the company's global operations
• Responsibility for the Company's external reporting process (with the SEC/NYSE/banks/auditors), including the preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules and related analysis, to ensure the complete and accurate compilation and reporting of financial data in accordance with US GAAP as well as developing, implementing and maintaining systems, procedures and policies to support the filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements and proxy filings, amongst others.
• Independently research and analyze accounting issues and disclosure requirements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Draft the Company's technical accounting memorandum as such.
• Prepare key footnotes for 10-K/10-Q and ensure SOX compliance
• Prepare quarterly GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists
• Monitor accounting literature for new reporting requirements that may potentially impact the Company and change disclosure requirements
• Participate in monthly close procedures related to certain Corporate areas (I/C elims, dividends, equity) including account reconciliations.
• Work closely with key stakeholders in the development, revision, and maintenance of the Company's Financial Policies & Procedures to ensure disclosure accuracy.
• Develop documentation of internal controls over financial reporting and perform the related internal evaluation of the controls.
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors on matters involving technical accounting, internal controls, financial policies, and SEC reporting
• Participate and/or lead various Corporate Finance & Accounting projects to improve the overall efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of financial close processes

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, talk/hear, sit, will reach with hands and arms; Occasionally will stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Frequently will lift up to 10 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately

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