Senior Technical Accountant

Vaco
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr
United States, California, San Diego
Apr 16, 2025
Title: Senior Technical Accountant Salary: $90,000-$120,000, depending on experience Industry: Technology A global leader in the technology industry is looking for a Senior Technical Accountant to join its Corporate Finance team. This high-impact role is part of the Technical Accounting and External Reporting group and plays a key role in ensuring the company's financial statements and disclosures meet U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. The position also supports business units and internal stakeholders by providing technical accounting guidance on complex and non-routine transactions. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and submit quarterly, annual, and other financial filings with the SEC Collaborate with internal teams to research, assess, and document appropriate accounting treatment for significant or unusual transactions Lead cross-functional efforts related to acquisitions, divestitures, and implementation of new accounting standards Serve as a subject matter expert for technical accounting topics and help shape accounting policy decisions Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (advanced degrees may substitute up to two years of experience; Master's = 1 year, Doctorate = 2 years) 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit, ideally with time spent at a Big Four accounting firm CPA certification or international equivalent strongly preferred Experience in the technology industry and within large, matrixed organizations Familiarity with financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, or Workiva (WDesk) Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and XBRL tagging Proven ability to independently lead projects and advise cross-functional teams Role Scope: This role offers a high degree of independence and visibility, with direct impact on the company's accounting policies and external reporting. It requires strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. You'll regularly partner with senior stakeholders and contribute to decisions that shape the financial direction of the organization. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.