Director of Corporate Accounting

Job Title: Corporate Accounting Director

Pay Rate: $101 to $125/HR

Duration: 6 months

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid; 4 days per week onsite is preferred)

Our client, a Corporate Accounting Director, ensures correct application of U.S. GAAP and accuracy, quality, and compliance of the Company's financial reporting. Partner with the business development team and the relevant business unit and regional finance representatives to provide guidance on various areas of accounting as well as compliance with the Company's Global Policies.

• Conduct in-depth technical accounting research and resolve complex accounting issues related to deal structuring (variable interest entities, business combinations, asset acquisitions, collaborative arrangements, etc.) to ensure US GAAP, SOX, and SEC compliance.
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise technical accounting memos to document the Company's accounting position.
• Collaborate with multiple key stakeholders to determine accounting for complex transactions including equity, derivatives, and purchase accounting, impairments, consolidation, foreign exchange, variable interest entities, and cross-border transactions.
• Provide guidance on SEC reporting matters and review Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to executive leadership in providing guidance on a broad range of accounting areas while leveraging expanded experience, in accordance with U.S GAAP, SOX and company policy.
• Lead the implementation of new and complex accounting standards globally.
• Act as a deep subject matter expert and mentor to Finance team members on topics such as complex accounting transactions, accounting policies, new standards, and other technical matters.
• Manage the statutory reporting for international entities.
• Provide guidance on policy development and monitor the Company's accounting policies to ensure their continued relevance as US GAAP guidance and business practices evolve.
• Accountable for all related SOX narratives and controls in areas of responsibility.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead the implementation of more complex process improvements and/or course correction/alignment opportunities.
• Interface with internal and external auditors and vendors to respond to questions.
• Own ad hoc technical projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from a leading university in Accounting or Business Administration
• 12 years of experience required or 10 years’ experience with a master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting
• 6 years of experience in technical accounting, with extensive proficiency in various aspects of US GAAP, including purchase accounting, goodwill, variable interest entity, consolidation, derivatives, investments, stock-based compensation, and equity and debt financing.
• SEC reporting experience required
• Public accounting experience required. Big 4 preferred
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Experience with complex accounting transactions and technical GAAP research, including expert understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting standards
• Medical Device industry experience highly preferred
• International entity exposure preferred
• JD Edwards Enterprise One, OneStream and/or Hyperion systems experience a plus