Executive GAAP Policy & Technical Accounting Lead

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a Head of Accounting Policy to serve as the organization’s authoritative voice on U.S. GAAP, accounting interpretation, and financial reporting governance.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and compliance, translating complex guidance into practical application while safeguarding the integrity of our financial statements. Based in Walnut Creek, CA, this leader will shape accounting policy across the enterprise, partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred).
• CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Proven experience drafting and defending technical accounting positions.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and complex business arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and complex accounting matters.
• Research, interpret, and implement new accounting pronouncements (FASB/SEC guidance).
• Author technical accounting memoranda supporting significant transactions and judgments.
• Lead accounting policy development and maintain formal documentation framework.
• Provide guidance on revenue recognition, consolidations, fair value, lease accounting, business combinations, and other complex areas.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal on cross-functional initiatives.
• Support M&A activities, including purchase accounting and technical position assessments.
• Interface with external auditors and regulators on technical accounting matters.
• Ensure internal controls align with accounting policy and reporting standards.
• Present accounting conclusions clearly to executive leadership and audit committee.

Skills

U.S. GAAP expertise

Accounting policy

Financial reporting governance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a Head of Accounting Policy to serve as the organization’s authoritative voice on U.S. GAAP, accounting interpretation, and financial reporting governance.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and compliance, translating complex guidance into practical application while safeguarding the integrity of our financial statements. Based in Walnut Creek, CA, this leader will shape accounting policy across the enterprise, partner