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Kratos is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for their Corporate Office in San Diego, CA. This position is a hybrid position. 

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst  - Financial Reporting position (Office/Hybrid environment) is a high-impact role responsible for the end-to-end integrity of the global consolidation process and technical financial reporting. This individual serves as a technical liaison between Business Unit accounting teams and the corporate leadership team. This role will ensure that monthly and quarterly close processes are executed with precision, maintaining strict adherence to U.S. GAAP and SOX internal controls while driving the accuracy of SEC disclosures.

This individual is responsible for creating and maintaining efficient processes, cross-functional problem solving and working closely with our team members. This role requires the candidate to be detailed oriented, resolve problems across divisions, ensure that the financial reports provided to executive management, as well as the disclosures and narrative presented in our regulatory reports to the SEC are accurate, complete, timely, and strategically sound. This position requires the ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• SEC Filing: Spearhead the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy) by compiling required data and drafting accurate and complete supporting schedules that are tied out to all supporting documents and are the source of the financial statements, footnotes and disclosures entered into the Workiva software for management review.
• International Consolidation: Prepare and support the consolidated financial statements including the use of the Longview consolidation application, foreign currency translation, draft post close journal entries with proper supportive documentation and assist in testing and documenting new functionalities or reporting process improvements.
• Intercompany: Prepare intercompany elimination entries as part of the consolidation process; perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and work independently with divisional accounting teams to proactively resolve reconciling items.
• Division Coordination: Serve as a strategic lead for obtaining and compiling financial data and reports from various corporate and divisional personnel. Review the compiled financial data for accuracy and completeness.
• Lease Accounting: Understanding of ASC 842 lease accounting requirements, maintain the lease accounting system by preparing quarterly analysis accurately and completely, and responding to basic lease-related questions from Business Units.
• Audit support: Prepare PBC items and support internal and external audits.
• FP&A & Board Presentations: Support the preparation of company-wide forecasts and budgets by collecting and organizing data inputs / financial data from various business units, ensuring accuracy and completeness and preparing high visibility slides for Board of Directors presentations, ensuring the information is properly supported and ties out to main schedules.
• Data / Information Integrity: Identifies inconsistencies in divisional data submissions and work with division personnel to resolve issues.
• Reporting Analysis: Prepare accounting analyses and support special projects or ad hoc requests to assist senior leadership in decision-making.
• SOX and Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with all internal controls.
• Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Technical Expertise & Systems Proficiency

• Senior level accounting and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate or advanced in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in financial software systems administration, international consolidation, SEC reporting and lease accounting preferred (Workiva, Longview, and LeaseQuery).

Analytical Skills & Problem Solving

• Advanced problem-solving skills with the capacity to understand complex problems, propose innovative solutions and resolve issues.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to review complex data, interpret findings and arrive at actionable conclusions.
• Ability to analyze information and make logical and informed decisions, justifying conclusions verbally or in writing.
• Ability to identify process improvements to improve efficiency.

Project Management & Professional Execution

• Self-starter with the initiative to lead complicated tasks and determine the best course of action independently.
• Ability to manage complex projects / tasks in a multi-entity, international environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and maintaining data quality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.

Communication & Proactive Collaboration

• Proactive in anticipating and addressing potential issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to interact with international and domestic Controllers / team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related major
• Minimum 5 years' experience
• CPA preferred
• Public Accounting experience preferred

Work Environment:

• Office/Hybrid 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

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