Houlihan Lokey, Inc

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Houlihan Lokey, Inc$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA license required.
  • 3-4 years of experience in public accounting (preferably Big 4) with a focus on SEC reporting.
  • Experience in financial services or broker-dealer environments is a plus.
  • Prior corporate accounting or finance experience is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
  • Strong technical research and documentation abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare various quarterly internal and external financial reports including financial updates for the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and SEC requirements for all reporting activities.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and promote AI adoption within accounting and reporting functions.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly budget reports for regional offices and departments.
  • Develop ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as requested by leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and maintain solid internal controls over financial reporting processes.
  • Facilitate internal and external audit requests related to financial reporting.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including possible discretionary incentive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package encompassing health, wellness, and retirement options.
Full Job Description

Business Unit:

Accounting

Industry:

No Industry

Scope:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will report to the VP of Financial Reporting and will be responsible for accounting and reporting activities associated with both internal and external financial reporting requirements, routinely collaborating with different functions across the company. The ideal candidate will have a robust SEC reporting and accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both finance and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

External Reporting

  • Prepare Financial Deliverables: Draft various quarterly internal and external financial reporting deliverables, including (but not limited to) financial updates for the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, external Investor Presentations, Forms 10-Q/K, and Earnings Releases on Form 8-K.

  • Ensure Compliance: Ensure that all reporting complies with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax regulations, SEC requirements, etc.

  • Drive Innovation & AI Adoption: Identify process improvements and implement best practices, including championing the adoption of AI tools and technologies within the accounting and reporting functions.

Internal Reporting

  • Budget Reporting: Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly budget reports, including regional office budgets, global budgets, and department-specific budgets.

  • Ad-Hoc Analysis: Develop and deliver ad-hoc internal reporting deliverables and analyses as requested by leadership.

Compliance & Controls:

  • Maintain SOX Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting processes.

  • Audit Support: Facilitate and support internal and external audit requests related to various financial reporting activities.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA license is mandatory.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3-4 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or similar tier), with a focus on SEC reporting.

  • Additional industry experience in financial services or broker-dealer environments is a plus but not required.

  • Prior experience working in a corporate accounting or finance role is a plus but not required.

Skills:

  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

  • Strong technical research and documentation skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex reporting concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

$110,000-$130,000

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

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About Houlihan Lokey, Inc

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company that is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company is a global investment bank that provides a wide range of advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. Houlihan Lokey has offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and serves a diverse range of clients, including corporations, financial sponsors, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1972 and has grown to become one of the largest independent investment banks in the world.
Learn more about Houlihan Lokey, Inc
Size
2,257 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$272.4 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+21.1%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ

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