External Financial Reporting Analyst

Company: Agilent
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

To protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and communities, employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an approved exemption has been granted for a medical reason, sincerely held religious belief, or an employee is otherwise exempt under applicable law. Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com. Agilent's External Financial Reporting (EFR) team is seeking an experienced finance professional with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to support Agilent's external reporting responsibilities that are mandated by U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations and contribute to the future growth of Agilent Technologies. The position involves significant interaction with various individuals in Agilent's functional and geographic organizations around the world. This individual must be a dedicated self-starter who can work with minimal direct supervision in an exciting and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with the right background and skills to jump immediately into a meaningful role within Agilent Finance. Assist with preparing and filing SEC periodic reports, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and ensuring compliance with USGAAP, disclosure requirements and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 in the financial reporting area. Monitor, research, interpret and assess new U.S. GAAP pronouncements & SEC reporting requirements and succinctly present their impact on Agilent's financial statements, disclosures and reporting processes with external reporting white papers and memorandums. Assist with the review of stock-based compensation accounting and analyze the impact of derivative and hedging activities. Implement and maintain procedures to ensure the timely accumulation of information necessary for financial reporting functions, including press releases and investor relations materials. Collaborate with business partners to review financial reporting processes and identify/implement opportunities for continuous improvement. Work closely with external auditors and assist in the coordination of the annual audit and quarterly reviews. Manage updates to Agilent's Accounting and Finance Manual (AFM). Support other significant or unusual transactions including impact on accounting and disclosure in areas such as ESG, Human Capital, Climate and Cybersecurity. PDN-960085f9-9b82-4abd-8710-985cbaad9a13

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