Senior Financial Analyst at HPE in Houston, Texas

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Senior Financial Analyst

This role has been designated as ‘Edge’, which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE office.

Job Description:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) advances the way people live and work. We bring together curious minds to create breakthrough technology solutions, helping our customers make their mark on the world.

Our legacy inspires us as we forge ahead, focused and dedicated to helping our customers make their mark on the world. What sets us apart? Our people. Our people’s relentless commitment to partner, innovate, and act. HPE hires the best and places very high importance on developing our people in the ways in which they want to grow.  We operate in global teams, enjoy what we do, and ensure a very flexible work environment.  If solving the world’s biggest technology challenges sounds like the right career path for you, read on.

While the Corporate Accounting (EFR) Team at HPE ensures correct and accurate financial statements at the consolidated level, the Legal Entity Accounting (LEA) Team within the Region Controllership Organization works with each country to ensure that both US GAAP and local GAAP financial statements are properly stated at the individual legal entity level.  We implement, own, and execute processes to ensure that all Transfer Pricing and Tax planning transactions are properly reflected across the entities.  Further, we partner closely with the Income Tax Accounting Group (ITAG) in preparation of the company’s quarterly income tax provision.  Our team is uniquely positioned within the HPE Finance Organization.  As a truly global team our scope and influence extend across regions geographically and across all businesses, affording us the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of planning and strategy implementation.  This high visibility role will engage frequently with senior finance leaders, controllers in countries around the world, HPE’s Corporate Reporting (EFR) and Tax Teams, and external auditors and consultants.

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  Engage with business and IT teams as HPE deploys new go-to-market and business models to help design the accounting and controls for success.

  
  
  
  


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  Determine proper accounting treatment for complex business transactions; and tax planning as it relates to intellectual property, supply chain, or transfer pricing; taking into account US and International GAAP; and coordinate the bookings across entities

  
  
  
  


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  Provide deep technical accounting support for HPE international entities in preparation of their statutory financial statements

  
  
  
  


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  Support external and internal audits, including building strong controls and improving, standardizing, and documenting processes

  
  
  
  


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  Drive implementation of new accounting standards in the consolidated and local books of international entities

  
  
  
  


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  Partner with countries and LEA peers to deliver quarterly entity level financial forecasts in support of the income tax provision preparation

  
  
  
  


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  Provide deep analysis of the US Balance Sheet to ensure it is properly stated and reflective of underlying business transactions, help build quality analytics, and drive controls

  
  
  
  

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree with a focus in accounting




• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license a strong plus




• At least 5 years of overall accounting or finance experience




• At least 3 years of GAAP experience, either in public accounting or large multi-national

Knowledge and Skills:

• Superior understanding of US or International accounting principles and ability to apply them to complex business transactions




• Excellent working knowledge of financial statements




• Strong understanding of audit and controls




• Excellent communication skills to a wide variety of audiences




• Strong influencing skills




• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive virtual teams toward a common goal




• Working knowledge of leading ERP systems

What we can offer you:

Extensive benefits, a competitive salary and participation in the shared values and purpose that make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world´s most attractive employers! At HPE, our goal is to provide equal opportunities, flexible work-life balance, and constantly evolving career growth.
If you are looking for challenges in an exciting, supportive and international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. Continue the conversation by clicking apply now below, or directly via our Careers Portal at www.hpe.com/careers. 

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HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to the use of arrest and conviction records, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws and will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.