Accounting Policy & Research Lead

SAN-Diego-Gas-&-Electri; San Diego (CA); Híbrido; USD 116.000 - 183.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SDG&E is seeking a senior-level accounting policy and SOX compliance lead based in California. You will evaluate evolving accounting standards, advise on complex transactions, and drive improvements in policy governance and internal controls across Finance, IT, and business units.

The role focuses on maintaining SOX compliance, updating accounting policies, and supporting financial reporting and system implementations. Hybrid onsite/remote work and a competitive total rewards package are offered.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 8+ years of related accounting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead research on new accounting standards.
• Advise on complex transactions and policy decisions.
• Support SOX compliance program and internal controls.
• Partner with business, IT, and audit teams.
• Integrate new standards into financial systems.
• Prepare quarterly reporting impacts.
• Provide guidance on documentation and control design.

Conocimientos

SOX/ICFR

GAAP

Accounting research

Policy governance

Financial reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree

CPA

CIA

CISA

Descripción del empleo

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best – join us!

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.
This position supports the Company’s SOX compliance program, accounting policy and research activities, and internal control framework. The role evaluates emerging accounting standards, provides accounting guidance on complex transactions, implements accounting policies, and partners with business, IT, and audit teams to maintain effective controls, support system implementations, assess financial reporting impacts, and ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.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.
• Manage and support the company-wide SOX compliance program, including risk and control documentation, annual scoping and planning, compliance tracking, deficiency remediation, and management reporting.
• Advise business units on SOX/ICFR compliance, internal control design, documentation requirements, and control enhancements while promoting internal control awareness and best practices.
• Support quarterly financial reporting and disclosure activities, including the preparation of financial data, evaluation of accounting impacts related to significant projects and contracts, and implementation of new accounting guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of SOX, ICFR, COSO, business process controls, and financial reporting risks.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and/or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Schedule

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite.

Area of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Posting End Date

Oct 25, 2026

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits , life insurance , paid time off , as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement , paid parental leave , and employee assistance programs .

Pay Range $115,500.00 - $182,500.00 / year

Pay Transparency

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with state and federal law. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process, please contact the hiring company to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment following applicable state and local laws. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. For positions covered by USDOT regulations, the company will comply with any DOT regulations related to the consideration of applicants with drug and/or alcohol related convictions.

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