The Financial Analyst provides accurate financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The role is responsible for financial close processes, account reconciliations, and analyzing financial statements such as P\&L and balance sheets. It partners with cross-functional teams to identify trends, improve financial processes, and deliver insights using analytical tools. Additionally, the position ensures regulatory compliance (e.g., GAAP, SOX), supports audits, and contributes to special projects as needed.

Why This Role Matters

• Enables better decision-making by providing accurate financial reporting, analysis, and actionable insights into business performance.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations, helping mitigate financial and audit risks.
• Improves efficiency and effectiveness by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and tools.

• Supports overall business success by managing critical close activities, identifying issues, and contributing to key projects and initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including reporting, reconciliations, and analysis of key financial statements.
• Analyze financial data (P&L, balance sheet, accounts) to identify trends, variances, and insights that support business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve financial analysis tools, processes, and reporting standards.
• Apply accounting principles (GAAP) to record, classify, and review financial transactions with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards (e.g., SOX), addressing any identified gaps.
• Support special projects and ongoing initiatives while managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, with advanced credentials such as CPA or MBA considered a strong advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis, or completion of a finance development program with relevant work experience.

What Sets you Apart
• Experience working in analytical, fast-paced environments that require evaluating and responding to a variety of business and financial issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to apply financial analysis skills in real-world business contexts.

Additional Details

• Relocation Available: No
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Travel: No
• Typical Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.