Specialist, Financial Reporting
Finance
Dallas, TX
May 19, 2025
Specialist, Financial Reporting
Coppell, TX
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Job Summary
The Financial Reporting Specialist is responsible for gathering data and preparing documents required by the SEC for external financial reporting including the 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K and supporting the month-end close process. Additionally, this position will be responsible for other areas assigned, which could include Prepaids Assets, Other Gains and Charges (OG&C), Debt, XBRL tagging of SEC filings and various ad hoc requests. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting.
Your Role
- Assist in the preparation of 10-K, 10-Q, and press release filings with the SEC, including the disclosure checklist, financial statements and related notes.
- Preparation and/or review of tie out support for 10-K, 10-Q, and press release.
- Preparation and/or review of Consolidated balance sheet and balance sheet analysis in Workiva.
- Monthly close procedures, including any required journal entries, account reconciliations and other schedules related to areas assigned.
- Support Governmental Census requests.
- Regular communication with the auditors.
- Maintain appropriate SOX compliance documentation.
- Complete various ad hoc projects and tasks as needed.
What You Bring to the Team
- College degree in Accounting or related work experience preferred, hospitality/restaurant experience a plus.
- 0-2 years of accounting experience preferred.
- CPA candidate eligibility preferred, not required.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
- Team-oriented with good verbal and written communication skills and an ability to build relationships effectively.
- Motivated self-starter who can work independently, solve problems, and drive for results
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on proprietary business information.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Self-starter with strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence effectively with both with internal and external stakeholders.
Why Brinker
Eat Free at Chili's! Enjoy a complimentary dining card to Chili's and discount to Maggiano's. We also offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.
Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your well-being with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual, hybrid and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs
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