Lead Financial Analysis

Lead Financial Analyst

This position requires office presence of five days per week and is only located in the posted location. No relocation is offered. At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. In the role as a Lead Financial Analyst, you will drive the accuracy and integrity of expense-related financial statements and reports by leading complex accounting processes within the Controller Organization. Oversee accruals, complex financial analysis, forecasting, and large-scale data management, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, classified, and reported in compliance with GAAP and corporate policies. Proactively identify and implement process improvements, support cross-functional collaboration, and provide expert analysis to maintain the highest standards of financial accountability.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

• Expense Management : Take ownership of aspects of expense accounting, including reviewing, processing, and accurately recording expenses for various vendors.
• Accruals : Manage, calculate, and post accrual entries to ensure accurate expense recognition, in compliance with GAAP. Monitor and resolve discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
• Contract Review : Analyze and interpret vendor contracts to identify accounting requirements, determine expense recognition, and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Data Analysis & Subledger Management : Work extensively with subledger systems to track and reconcile expenses, investigate variances, and understand data flows across multiple platforms.
• Software & Systems : Quickly learn and adapt to new financial systems and software. Leverage advanced Excel functions (including Power Query and pivot tables) for data management and reporting.
• Process Improvement : Identify areas for process enhancement and automation, document procedures, and implement best practices to streamline accounting workflows.
• GAAP Compliance : Ensure all accounting practices and reporting adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal policies.
• Collaboration : Communicate effectively across departments, hold meetings with internal partners, and respond to ad hoc requests for financial data and analysis.
• Accuracy & Timeliness : Maintain high standards of accuracy and organization, delivering thorough and timely financial records, especially where billing may be delayed but expense recognition is required.
• Complex Data Management : Work with large datasets involving multiple vendors, requiring strong analytical skills to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Other Duties as Assigned : Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies and support audits and reviews.

Job Contribution : Serves as a trusted accounting expert, leveraging broad and deep expertise to creatively resolve complex financial challenges. Leads critical projects with independence, providing insights that influence key organizational decisions. Mentors and guides junior team members, drives the implementation of long-term initiatives, and collaborates regularly with senior leadership to support the organization's goals and continuous improvement.

Our Lead Financial Analyst earns between $118,800 - $178,200. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education / training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits :

Weekly Hours : 40

Time Type : Regular

Location : Dallas, Texas

Salary Range : $118,800.00 - $178,200.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws. We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.