Financial Reporting Analyst

Summary

Skyward Specialty Insurance is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to support its financial reporting and accounting functions. The role prepares GAAP and SEC reporting deliverables, performs iXBRL tagging and financial analyses, coordinates reporting with the U.K. accounting team, and assists with audit, technical accounting, and share-based compensation activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of various SEC filings and press releases (i.e. 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) by established deadlines
• Reporting and analysis of key financial metrics and delivery of insightful, in-depth discussion and analysis of the key elements and drivers of the business
• Assist with iXBRL tagging
• Prepare tie-outs of various SEC filings including financial statement footnotes, MD&A and press releases with supporting schedules
• Prepare quarterly cash flow statement
• Prepare entries related to equity transactions and stock-based compensation
• Prepare EPS and Adjusted EPS calculations
• Assist with the preparation of audit deliverables
• Assist with accounting guidance research
• Coordinate financial reporting deliverables with our U.K. accounting team
• Additional duties based on business needs

Skills

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in reviewing financial data
• Demonstrates an understanding of business operations, objectives, and metrics
• Works cohesively in a team-oriented environment with Corporate and Insurance Accounting, FP&A and others
• Strong initiative to research issues, develop potential solutions, and effectively partner with other business areas to drive issue
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• 1+ years' experience in public accounting, and/or relevant industry or SEC reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred
• Strong organizational skills to manage daily responsibilities
• Detail oriented, able to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Insurance industry experience, preferred
• SEC reporting experience, preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in reviewing financial data
• Demonstrates an understanding of business operations, objectives, and metrics
• Works cohesively in a team-oriented environment with Corporate and Insurance Accounting, FP&A and others
• Strong initiative to research issues, develop potential solutions, and effectively partner with other business areas to drive issue
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Haves

• 1+ years' experience in public accounting, and/or relevant industry or SEC reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred
• Strong organizational skills to manage daily responsibilities
• Detail oriented, able to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Insurance industry experience, preferred
• SEC reporting experience, preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives may be available.
• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition and professional certification assistance
• 401k savings
• Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Child bonding leave
• Other employee assistance
• Remote work arrangement