External Reporting Senior Analyst

Company: Aon
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in advancing your career at Aon? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment and make new connections? Aon's External Reporting role might be right for you! Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like

• Prepare and/or review Aon's 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings, 8-K earnings releases, Investor Relations earnings presentations, and Irish Consolidated Accounts, including populating footnote disclosures and completing tie-out review procedures
• Coordinate with Corporate teams such as Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and Investor Relations to aggregate and analyze disclosure information
• Attend quarterly regional balance sheet analytic meetings with global colleagues
• Drive innovation and process improvements
• Interact with external auditors on significant transactions or key accounting issues
• Support external reporting team special projects (e.g. ESG reporting initiatives, NFP integration, implementation of new FASB standards or SEC regulations, other corporate initiatives, etc.).
• Perform technical disclosure research and complete the quarterly disclosure checklistSkills and experience that will lead to success
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting 2+ years' experience in accounting Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirementsStrong interpersonal skills with an ability to listen, consider alternative views, and solve complex problems
  • Strong project management skills, written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities
  • Ability to identify process improvements opportunities Ability to work, take ownership, and succeed in a rapidly changing environment Preferred
    Certified Public Accountant and/or MBAPublic accounting and audit experience Experience and willingness to drive strategic accounting initiatives across a global organization Strong knowledge of automated accounting and reporting systems, including experience with WorkDay and Wdesk Key Skills

    Results Driven - Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate the vision into actionable, quantitative plans. Ability to set clear and measurable performance plans, rigorously monitor progress against such plans, and link action to business prioritiesEnergy / Endurance - Shows passion, energy / endurance, intensity and excitement, maintaining focus while balancing multiple prioritiesTeam Building - Must have the ability to influence others and forge strong diverse teams of people with multiple perspective and talents. Inspire commitment, motivate and energize others towards a common goal. Respect others ideas in the workplace and fosters collaboration among colleagues. Celebrates the success of others and develops effective delegationDeveloping and Leveraging Relationships - Must have the ability to build and sustain excellent relationships at multiple levels in the workplace. Leverages cross functional / business skills set and is a positive influence to othersCommunication / Interpersonal Skills - Must be highly articulate and able to make arguments in a compelling manner. Accessible, a good listener and visible to othersIntegrity - Must act with integrity above all else. Demonstrates a clear commitment to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, and holds others to the same standard. Has moral courage and is an important role model How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $75,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #LI-SP1 #LI-HYBRID 2561228

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