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Sr. Finance Specialist

AT Samsung Electronics America
Samsung Electronics America

Sr. Finance Specialist

Mountain View, CA

Position Summary

As experienced Senior Financial Analyst / Financial Analyst, you will be supporting our growing service business in various aspects of financial operation that requires strong business acumen, analytic skill, strategic thinking and attention to detail. In this role, you will be providing end-to-end finance support for the organization, participating in annual business planning, resource management, financial reporting, business goal setting, performance evaluation, controllership, and other projects that emerge as we continue to expand our presence in the digital market. You will also have opportunity to partner with business teams to build processes and practices that will support growth of our business while maintaining prudence in financial management and operational efficiency.

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Role and Responsibilities

  • Support MBO set up process for North America Services Business division by helping define objectives that align team members with the company objectives, measuring and monitoring the performance, tracking and evaluating progress, and analyzing achievements and variances and presenting them to the leadership
  • Partner with various functional groups and business teams to build viable performance reporting method and reconciliation process
  • Create monthly MBO tracking report for management digest and review
  • Participate in annual business planning for various business units
  • Collect, prepare, track and analyze financial data to support management reporting for various internal stakeholders
  • Create and manage various monthly financial report to track financial performance on our investments and resources
  • Act as liaison to the business teams to provide guidance on finance policies, set up data reconciliation processes, and help resolve financial operational issues
  • Set up and monitor workflow on various modules and resolve troubleshoot needs
  • Support accounting operation and audit in the areas of revenue recognition, expense accruals, amortizations, cost allocation and month-end closing
  • Collaborate with corporate accounting, tax, HR and legal to help ensure best business practices in all faucets
  • Support various strategic initiatives geared towards improving operational efficiency

Skills and Qualifications

Background/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience required
  • Prior experience in financial management, business analysis or accounting preferred
  • Prior experience managing MBO process a plus
  • Experience in SAP R/3 software or similar business management or general ledger system required
  • Must be proficient in Excel and Powerpoint; familiarity with other MS products helpful

Necessary Skills and Attributes

  • Reads, interprets, and acts on proper understanding of accounting and financial documents based on corporate business financial philosophy. Ability to communicate in writing, through email, reports, or orally, accounting and financial reporting matters.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills that can be leveraged to develop excellent working relationship and partnership with all internal as well as external stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to understand the business and read behind the numbers to produce actionable insights
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple assignments and projects and perform them under limited supervision
  • Ability to share findings effectively through different communication tools including powerpoint presentation
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment to work towards achieving common business goals
  • Ability to automate processes as applicable that improves operational efficiency
  • Ability to navigate through difficult situations and determine appropriate course of action
  • Ability to complete assignments within the established timeframe and the specifications

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Client-provided location(s): Mountain View, CA, USA
Job ID: Samsung_Electronics_America-R78307
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program