Senior Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

Deckers Brands; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay bonuses

Financial planning & wellbeing

Time away from work

Employee discounts & perks

Growth & development

Health & wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Analyst to advance our accounting policies and external reporting. This role reports to the Sr.

Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting and offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office days. You will research new accounting standards, prepare technical accounting documentation for stock compensation, leases, and hedging, and lead SEC reporting efforts including Form 10-K/Q and Form 8-K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (master’s degree and active CPA license are a plus)
• 3 years of public accounting experience at a nationally recognized firm (Big 4 a plus)
• Experience in accounting, financial statement prep, review, and analysis, and/or technical accounting compliance and research under SEC, US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX
• Experience with global public companies with $2B+ in annual revenues is a plus
• Experience with Hyperion/Oracle, SAP BPC, OneStream, or similar ERP systems, and Microsoft applications
• Skilled in financial reporting tools (Workiva), leveraging automation and linking features
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, timely results under tight deadlines
• Experience with task management tools (e.g., Monday.com) is a plus
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and provide timely key takeaway summaries
• Collaborate across teams to align processes and enhance efficiency
• Show strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of new and revised accounting standards and technical accounting implications for business transactions
• Prepare technical accounting documentation and support for stock compensation, hedging, segment reporting, leases, and asset impairments
• Monitor peer SEC disclosures, comment letters, and industry trends, making recommendations for company response
• Maintain and update the global accounting policy manual for changes in elections or standards
• Lead preparation and administration of global SEC reporting, including Form 10-K/Q, Form 8-K, Earnings Releases, and contribute to Proxy and 401(k) processes
• Lead quarterly reporting deliverables, including with other teams, ensuring compliance with retention policies and reconciliation controls
• Perform key financial reporting controls, including disclosure checklists, certifications, and tie-out procedures
• Prepare quarterly core financial statements, including the cash flow statement, and conduct XBRL taxonomy tagging reviews
• Draft disclosures for new and revised accounting standards and significant business transactions
• Conduct financial statement variance analyses and propose accounting or disclosure suggestions
• Support external and internal audit requirements, including SOX and audit sample requests
• Assist with process enhancements using tools like Workiva and Hyperion, and support training of global business partners on these tools
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and maintain confidentiality and integrity

Skills

Public accounting

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license a plus

Tools

Workiva

Hyperion

Oracle

SAP BPC

OneStream

Excel

Job description

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Analyst to advance our accounting policies and external reporting. This role reports to the Sr.

Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting and offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office days. You will research new accounting standards, prepare technical accounting documentation for stock compensation, leases, and hedging, and lead SEC reporting efforts including Form 10-K/Q and Form 8-K.