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External Reporting Senior Analyst

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Aon
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-13
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The External Reporting Senior is a critical contributor to Aon's quarterly financial statement filings. This role is responsible for preparing 10-Q and 10-K disclosures, supporting quarterly balance sheet analytics, and collaborating with key stakeholders across corporate teams to ensure complete and accurate external reporting.

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
  • Support quarterly balance sheet analytics, including regional calls with global colleagues
  • Drive innovation and process improvements
  • Interact with external auditors on significant transactions or key accounting issues
  • Assist in special projects (e.g. acquisition integration, implementation of new FASB standards or SEC regulations, other corporate initiatives, etc.)
  • Perform technical disclosure research and complete the quarterly disclosure checklist
How this opportunity is different

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!

Skills and experience that will lead to success Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years' experience in accounting
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Strong 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 MBA
  • Public 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 Work Day 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 priorities
  • Energy / Endurance – Shows passion, energy / endurance, intensity and excitement, maintaining focus while balancing multiple priorities
  • Team 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 delegation
  • Developing 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 others
  • Communication / Interpersonal Skills – Must be highly articulate and able to make arguments in a compelling manner. Accessible, a good listener and visible to others
  • Integrity – 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…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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