Accounting Policy & Research Lead

Sempra

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San Diego, California

Posted 1 week ago

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About the role

Primary Purpose
Leads research on emerging standards and designs processes to ensure compliance with evolving regulations. Advises on strategic transactions and drives improvements in policy governance, risk management, and application consistency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs the critical assessment, education, and effective implementation of significant accounting guidance updates on a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and Statutory basis.
Consults leadership in Finance areas across the various businesses and corporate departments regarding appropriate accounting treatment for significant, complex, and strategically important transactions.
Adheres to standards regarding proper documentation, review and execution of all accounting policy decisions and conclusions related to significant transactions.
Conducts thorough research and analysis of new accounting standards, providing detailed insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new accounting policies into existing processes and systems.
Negotiates with internal stakeholders to adopt new accounting practices and resolve conflicts.
Oversees integration of new standards into financial systems and reporting processes.
Develops innovative solutions to address gaps in policy application and compliance monitoring.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Required Experience

Typically requires 8 years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to interpret evolving standards and assess potential organizational impact.
Ability to mentor less-experienced professionals in accounting research practices.
Ability to review and challenge accounting conclusions prepared by others.
Knowledge of specialized or complex accounting areas requiring significant judgment.
Knowledge of standard-setting processes and authoritative hierarchy of guidance.
Skill in advising stakeholders on accounting policy implications of strategic decisions.
Skill in leading in-depth accounting research for complex or ambiguous transactions.

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