Financial Reporting Analyst

The Financial Reporting Analyst serves as a vital link between internal accounting processes and external financial reporting, supporting timely and accurate monthly closes, overseeing the end-to-end financial consolidation process and maintaining strict adherence to public disclosure requirements. The position will leverage advanced analytical capabilities and technology-driven solutions to support automation initiatives and spearhead the development of high quality, transparent management-level reporting. The Financial Reporting Analyst supports management in the strategic planning process by analyzing past results, identifying trends, and assisting in the forecasting of future financial performance. A comprehensive understanding of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is essential.

RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Internal Accounting:

Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize the month-end financial close process by standardizing procedures and developing a formal workflow to ensure delivery of timely and accurate results
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline financial processes and reporting systems
• Oversee the end-to-end financial consolidation and allocation process across all subsidiaries, legal entities, and business units, which includes proper elimination of intercompany transactions and reconciliation of intercompany balances
• Manage and maintain the consolidation system including chart of accounts and entity structure
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of account balance reconciliations, ensuring compliance with internal policies, while optimizing procedures and workflows to support a timely and accurate financial close process
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, statement of shareholders' equity)
• Support the preparation of segment reporting and legal entity disclosures for SEC filings
• Monitor compliance with US GAAP consolidation standards (ASC 810)
• Monitor the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of internal controls applicable to the close and consolidation process, with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Financial Reporting:

• Drive the development and continual improvement of management-level financial reporting and key performance metrics
• Collaborate with IT and finance stakeholders to enhance automation and digital reporting solutions
• Utilize analytical tools to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights to executive leadership
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of quarterly and annual public financial statement releases, including submissions to regulatory agencies and SEC filings, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory rules and regulations
• Identify and help implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and streamline reporting processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting or financial reporting experience
  CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
• Proven experience in financial accounting, consolidation and external reporting, preferably within large, multi-entity financial institutions
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and up-to-date understanding of US GAAP and regulatory reporting regulations
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting, with a strong working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements
• Strong proficiency with financial consolidation and reporting software and advanced Excel skills. Proficiency in SQL strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; kneel, stoop, or squat; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The Bank's professional working environment requires employees to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Employees must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when working closely with internal business partners and external clients. Employees may be exposed to confidential and propriety information within the working environment, therefore, must uphold confidentiality at all times. Due to the possibility of being exposed to high risk situations (i.e. robbery), detailed instructions and procedures are required to be followed at all times to safeguard the Bank's employees, customers, and assets.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word "May".

This job description is intended to describe the normal level of work required by the person performing the work. The principle duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise. Job requirements and/or processes may be modified to reasonably accommodate persons with a disability as required by law.

This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change. Any written contractual agreements supersede this job description.