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The primary purpose of this role is to accurately process and review financial activities to enable accurate reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis including review of transactions by others in their area of responsibility. This includes responsibility for conducting effective research, managing, tracking, reporting, and reviewing work (first and/or second level) for financial activities to ensure accounting records are correct. In addition, this role supports the execution and design of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting, by working independently to apply and provide experienced accounting judgment and advanced knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements to the team in daily activity.

K ey Responsibilities:

• Oversees a group of individuals responsible for the timely processing of financial activities that require the application of technical accounting knowledge specific to their respective area.

• Oversees training, work product review, and employee development within their respective group to build accounting skillset and knowledge and to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.

• Manages and performs moderately complex analysis (i.e. historical, forecasting, impact, etc.) and timely reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations

• Research financial transactions related to their areas of responsibility to identify issues and determine appropriate resolution independently.

• Executes specials projects and resolution of non-reoccurring complex accounting issues within the respective area to deliver optimal solutions to financial issues.

• Communicates effectively within the team, across other functions, and directly with external vendors to resolve audit questions and issues.

• Partners with team and the business in order to identify transaction issues and procedure improvement opportunities to more effectively support the needs of the Finance organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 4+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in Accounting and 3+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience

• Advanced skills in MS office programs (Excel, Word, Access)

• Demonstrated understanding of advanced GAAP concepts and financial controls (to apply this knowledge to the design and execution of activities within the respective area)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team and/or supervising others with direct or indirect reports.

• Lowe's finance or accounting experience

• Experience with SOX testing and internal controls and compliance

• Experience working with diverse teams on enterprise-wide projects

• Experience working with global teams

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com .

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Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.