Senior Manager – Financial Reporting & Compliance

Textainer; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global intermodal container leasing company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide technical accounting support. The ideal candidate will have strong US GAAP expertise, a CPA, and over 10 years’ progressive experience in accounting. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and collaborating with external auditors. This hybrid role allows for in-office work Monday through Wednesday, offering a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong US GAAP knowledge is essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting topics like Topic 842.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in public accounting or accounting industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting support, including financial statements preparation.
• Research and analyze complex accounting transactions.
• Develop and implement new accounting standards.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical proficiency in accounting topics

Problem-solving capabilities

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Operating since 1979, Textainer is one of the world’s largest intermodal container lessors with more than 3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in our owned and managed fleet.

We supply standard dry freight, specialized, and refrigerated containers to more than 250 global customers, including all of the world’s leading shipping lines. We also lease tank containers through our relationship with Trifleet Leasing and proudly serve as a long-standing supplier to the U.S. Military.

Our company leads the container resale industry, having secured our status as one of the largest sellers of used containers. Over 1,500 customers call upon Textainer yearly to purchase more than 140,000 units.

The Textainer team operates through a network of 13 offices and 500 depots covering all time zones. We have 165 employees in major trading centers all over the world, dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standard of equipment and service. Four regional offices form the backbone of Textainer leasing, resale, and operations activities, serving locations across the globe.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for providing technical accounting support to the Company. This position also provides support in consolidations, financial statements reporting and Textainer’s monitoring of internal audit controls compliance. This is a high exposure role that will frequently interface with employees at all levels, liaise with management, and external auditors. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on responsibility with research and analysis of complex accounting transactions, preparation of the financial statements and ensuring high‑quality financial disclosures, review of significant accounting policies, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting and best practices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for research and analysis of technical accounting issues and all matters related to complex, significant and/or non‑recurring transactions.
• Prepare and maintain technical memos to support accounting conclusions and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Translate accounting conclusions into accurate journal entries and footnote disclosures and provide guidance to various departments in recording transactions.
• Monitor changes and developments in accounting standards and reporting regulations.
• Collaborate with Accounting department in developing and implementing new accounting standards and practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and enhance the Company’s accounting policy documentation.
• Support in the lease accounting process in accordance with ASC 842.
• Prepare subsidiary and consolidated financial statements, reporting disclosures and supporting schedules, documentation and other information for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the coordination of annual financial audits with external auditors and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Support the Company’s in‑house internal audit efforts, such as understanding the business processes and systems and helping identify opportunities to improve the design and effectiveness of internal controls, to eliminate redundancies and to assess any control gaps.
• Assist in the in‑house testing, documentation, and review of internal controls, including evaluation of any exceptions identified and assist in the timely resolution of the remedial action plan.
• Assist in general ledger closing and monthly reporting responsibilities, such as reconciliations, as identified and required by the supervisor.
• Participate in other areas relevant to financial reporting, special projects, and ad hoc duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Strong US GAAP knowledge
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in Topic 842, Topic 810, Topic 606 and Topic 815
• Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting
• Strong knowledge of the internal control framework
• Knowledge of the leasing business industry is preferred, but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record of implementing accounting implications of complex and unique transactions, and delivering results
• Interpret accounting guidance and write technical memos clearly and concisely
• Exhibit strong work ethics, critical thinking, initiative and resourcefulness
• Exceptional problem‑solving capabilities, and the ability to work proactively in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to a high level of accuracy and detail
• Self‑motivated and a quick learner
• Capable of adapting to a changing environment which includes taking on new responsibilities as processes are streamlined
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Minimum experience and educational level

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or with an emphasis in Accounting)
• CPA with 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting firms and/or accounting industry
• Prior experience in public accounting firm within the financial statement audit group with a lead senior role
• Required experience in leading technical accounting and handling complex audit areas

Physical Requirements

• Hybrid working – In office from Mondays to Wednesdays
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times.

Textainer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.