External Reporting Analyst - 10004-Charlotte- NC - Hawkins (Charlotte, NC)

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Krispy Kreme's External Reporting Analyst supports the preparation of the Company's internal and external financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role is a key member of the Financial Reporting team and partners closely with Accounting, Legal, Investor Relations, and other cross-functional teams to help ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings materials, and other public-company disclosures.

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

SEC Reporting and Financial Statement Preparation

• Assist in the preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other external reporting deliverables, ensuring compliance with applicable SEC rules and regulations.
• Prepare and support the review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
• Perform tie-outs of financial statements and disclosures to supporting schedules, accounting records, and source documentation.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting workpapers.
• Assist with the preparation of government, statutory, and other external reporting requirements, as applicable.

Technical Accounting and Compliance

• Assist with researching U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Document technical accounting conclusions and reporting positions as needed.

Compliance & Controls

• Execute controls over financial reporting and disclosures in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Assist in maintaining documentation for key controls and support SOX testing efforts.

Audit Management

• Support external audit and quarterly review processes by preparing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist in tracking and resolution of audit comments and review notes.

Process Improvement and Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, documentation, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting outcomes.
• Support consistency and accuracy of messaging within financial disclosures.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree. CPA (or progressing towards a CPA) with public accounting and publicly traded company experience.
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems.
• Direct experience with SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Functional knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance in a public company environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial reporting or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

Learn more at www.kkbenefits.com

WHY KRISPY KREME?

At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:

Loving People:

• Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.
• Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.

Loving Communities:

• At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.
• In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.
• In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.

Loving Planet:

• We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
• We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.

Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.