Hybrid Technical Accounting Policy & Research Lead

Sempra-; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sempra in Southern California seeks a Senior Technical Accounting leader to research complex accounting matters, advise on critical transactions, and implement new accounting standards. You will partner with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business units to drive consistent GAAP application and policy initiatives across the organization.

The role emphasizes talent development, strong people leadership, and coordination with external auditors to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA license required.
• Experience with complex transactions and accounting consultations.
• Leadership of teams and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads a high-performing technical accounting team with coaching and project execution.
• Partners with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and external auditors on complex matters.
• Analyzes complex transactions, researches US GAAP, documents conclusions.
• Manages policy and research activities aligned with organizational goals.
• Interprets emerging GAAP and its impact on business lines.

Skills

Technical accounting leadership

People leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sempra in Southern California seeks a Senior Technical Accounting leader to research complex accounting matters, advise on critical transactions, and implement new accounting standards. You will partner with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business units to drive consistent GAAP application and policy initiatives across the organization.

The role emphasizes talent development, strong people leadership, and coordination with external auditors to resolve issues.