Lead Accountant, External Reporting
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional ready to take the next step in their career. This role is a key contributor to the Financial Reporting team, playing an integral part in driving quarterly and annual reporting processes, with a strong focus on on continuous improvement and achieving best-in-class results. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in reporting cycles, including the preparation and review of 10Q/10K filings, as well as supporting various accounting initiatives and projects related to financial reporting. This role requires a strong commitment to maintaining compliance with established internal controls and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Success in this position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving business environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and comfortable navigating change within an innovative organization. Additionally, this individual must demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a geographically and culturally diverse group of finance professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of demonstrated success in accounting roles of increasing responsibility, preferably a mix of both public accounting and external reporting roles within a publicly traded company
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC Regulations and understanding of SOX 404(b) compliance
- Experience working with global financial systems, preferably SAP and Oracle
- Demonstrated experience with process and system automation
- Must have the ability to execute multiple tasks, while remaining detail oriented with high commitment to quality, and be able to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Passion in implementing technology and executing process improvements
Nice To Haves
- Active CPA license
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, 8-Ks, and other required filings.
- Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting disclosures.
- Analyze existing and new USGAAP and SEC reporting requirements to ensure filing comply with regulations and company reporting policies.
- Lead initiatives to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
- Partner with FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, and operational accounting teams to gather information for filings and disclosures.
- Document, evaluate, and test controls over SEC reporting processes.
- Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
- Assist in audit activities with internal and external auditors
Benefits
- paid vacation time
- paid sick leave
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- life, accident and disability insurance
- tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- employee assistance program
- other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
- tuition reimbursement
- transit
- the Applause Program
- employee stock purchase plan
- Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan
- Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
