4-7+ years of public accounting and/or industry experience
CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification
Technical accounting knowledge with ability to research and interpret complex transactions
Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with IFS and Planful preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial modeling
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and consolidation accounting for multi-entity organizations
Responsibilities
Oversee month-end consolidation close activities and journal entry preparation
Maintain and govern the chart of accounts for reporting accuracy
Manage the full accounting cycle for holding companies and ensure compliance
Perform and review consolidated balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain statutory books and corporate records for holding companies
Coordinate with various departments for tax compliance and governance
Identify and implement process improvements for accounting efficiency
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego
Opportunities for professional development and training
Participation in process improvement projects
Collaborative working environment
Supportive management structure for innovative approaches
Full Job Description
Sr. Accountant
Full Time
Salary Range: $115,000 To $125,000.00 Annually
Location: This is a hybrid position based at the Company's San Diego Facility.
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the consolidated financial close, financial reporting, and control environment of global, multi-entity organization. This role requires advanced analytical skills, hands-on experience with ERP systems, accounting automation and technical accounting expertise. The role is also responsible for the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and compliance coordination of the Group's holding companies, ensuring accurate financial records and adherence to reporting and governance requirements.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Financial Close & General Ledger
Own key components of the month-end consolidation close process, including the preparation and posting of consolidation journal entries such as intercompany eliminations and consolidation reclassifications, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and adherence to established close timelines.
Maintain and govern the chart of accounts, ensuring proper financial classification and reporting consistency across entities.
Manage the complete accounting cycle for holding companies and other non-operating entities, including journal entries, accruals, intercompany activity, and period-end close, including monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
Ensure holding company ledgers are complete, accurate, and closed in line with the Group's reporting calendar.
Account Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Integrity
Perform and review consolidated balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting schedules, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and resolution of reconciling items.
Investigate reconciling items, aged balances, and unusual transactions.
Holding Company Accounting & Governance
Maintain statutory books, corporate records, and support documentation for holding companies.
Record and reconcile investments in subsidiaries, intercompany loans, dividends, capital contributions, management fees, and other equity transactions.
Coordinate with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and external service providers on statutory filings, tax compliance, entity governance, and documentation requirements.
Maintain an entity compliance calendar and proactively escalate overdue filings, unresolved balances, or governance matters.
Process Improvement & Ad Hoc Projects
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations.
Maintain standardized month-end close timelines, supporting schedules, and documentation procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
Use available ERP functionality, close tools, templates, data analytics, and automation to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and shorten cycle times.
Simplify and standardize workflow across entities.
Prepare and maintain tools, checklists, supporting schedules, and procedural documentation to support consistent execution of accounting activities.
Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, remove bottlenecks, and implement sustainable process improvements.
Other Duties
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
SCOPE
This role reports to the Corporate Controller and supports the day-to-day accounting operations of a global, multi-entity organization, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and technical accounting and reporting activities for the Group's holding companies and other non-operating entities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Close cycle duration and accuracy
Timely completion of reconciliations
Automation and process efficiency gains
Demonstrated reduction in manual effort, recurring errors, and process bottlenecks
PERSON SPECIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Essential
4-7+ years of public accounting and/or industry experience
Essential
CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification.
Desirable
Technical accounting knowledge with the ability to research and interpret complex transactions.
Essential
Experience with ERP systems and financial close, reporting, and consolidation tools; experience with IFS and Planful preferred.
Essential
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of complex formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling techniques.
Essential
Strong understanding of financial statement architecture and interdependencies, consolidation accounting, intercompany eliminations, and U.S. GAAP principles within a multi-entity global organization.
Demonstrated experience identifying process improvement opportunities and leveraging automation, analytics, or system functionality to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Essential
Experience supporting accounting for holding companies, multiple legal entities, or international group structures.
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in analyzing accounting matters and recommending appropriate treatment.
Essential
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to document accounting conclusions, communicate technical accounting matters effectively, and apply accounting guidance to real-world business scenarios.
Essential
Ability to work onsite as required and perform prolonged computer-based work in an office and light manufacturing environment.
Essential
PERSONAL SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES
Building Collaborative Relationships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations, including customers, to help achieve business goals.
Business Acumen Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one's understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and one's own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
Continuous Improvement: Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
