Senior Accountant - Public Financial Reporting & SEC Focus

MDS Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The MDS Search client in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting) to oversee external reporting and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC guidelines.

You will lead the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and footnotes, collaborating with audit teams and cross-functional partners. A CPA is preferred, with 6+ years' experience including 2+ in public financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years dedicated to public financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification strongly preferred (or active candidate pursuing CPA)

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and filings (Forms 10-Q/10-K or equivalents) with accompanying workpapers and disclosures.
• Monitor and research technical accounting developments and draft position memos for company operations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors during reviews and audits; manage PBC requests.
• Maintain and document ICFR/SOX controls and ensure audit readiness.
• Continuously improve month-end close and reporting workflows to shorten the close cycle.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax and Legal on key disclosures and transactions.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Financial statements

SOX ICFR

ERP systems

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certificate

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Workiva

FloQast

BlackLine

Job description

The MDS Search client in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting) to oversee external reporting and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC guidelines.

You will lead the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and footnotes, collaborating with audit teams and cross-functional partners. A CPA is preferred, with 6+ years' experience including 2+ in public financial reporting.