Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, Advisory and Policy

Sempra Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Employer retirement contributions

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sempra is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, Advisory and Policy in Southern California. HYBRID work arrangement combines onsite and remote days, with leadership over accounting policy, technical accounting, and advisory activities across the enterprise.

The role focuses on complex transactions, policy initiatives, and ensuring consistent application of US GAAP, with collaboration across executive leadership and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA license required.
• Big Four or related advisory experience preferred in technical accounting.
• Experience leading teams and influencing executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach technical accounting professionals and managers; shape long-term talent strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on accounting implications and risk; ensure integrity of financial reporting.
• Evaluate complex transactions and drive accounting policy initiatives and new standards.
• Oversee policy and research across the organization; liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Technical accounting

Policy interpretation

Influence stakeholders

Communication

Education

4-year degree in relevant field

CPA license

10 years accounting experience

Job description

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, Advisory and Policy

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Job Description

Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact

At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face ourindustry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities ofour organization to serve 40 million consumers across NorthAmerica. By collaborating and challenging one another acrossmultiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas andinnovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacitiesto reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for therealities of climate change, we are committed to building a betterenergy future for all.

Primary Purpose

Provides leadership and direction for the organization's technical accounting, transaction advisory, and accounting policy activities. Oversees the evaluation of highly complex and significant transactions, advises senior leadership on accounting implications and risk considerations, and drives the consistent application of accounting standards across the enterprise. Develops organizational capability through leadership of managers and senior professionals while advancing the long-term effectiveness of the technical accounting function. Serves as a senior leader within the Company's Technical Accounting Center of Excellence, providing strategic guidance on complex transactions, accounting policy matters, new accounting standards, and significant financial reporting issues. Acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and a key liaison with external auditors, influencing business decisions through the application of sound accounting judgment and deep technical expertise. Drives organizational success by leading the resolution of complex accounting matters, developing future technical accounting leaders, and shaping the execution, governance, and long-term capability of the Company's technical accounting function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds and sustains organizational capability by leading, coaching, and developing technical accounting professionals and managers; advancing technical expertise through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives; and helping shape the function's long-term talent strategy, succession planning, and growth strategy.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors by communicating complex accounting matters, influencing key business decisions, and ensuring the integrity and consistency of accounting conclusions and financial reporting outcomes.
• Provides technical accounting leadership by evaluating complex and non-routine transactions, advising on transaction structures and accounting implications, developing and defending accounting positions, and leading accounting policy initiatives and the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Manages multiple teams implementing accounting policy and research across the organization.
• Drives strategy for large-scale policy initiatives impacting multiple business units and regions.
• Oversees financial decision-making related to compliance projects and regulatory changes.
• Influences job family strategy and ensures alignment with corporate objectives and industry standards.
• Leads resolution of complex technical and operational issues involving policy interpretation.
• Serves as the primary relationship manager with the Company's external auditors and represents the organization in high-level discussions with auditors, regulators, and industry groups.
• Develops frameworks for consistent policy application and governance enterprise-wide.
• Guides senior supervisors and managers on strategic priorities and resource allocation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

Required:

• Typically requires 10 years of progressive accounting experience.

Preferred:

• Big Four Accounting Advisory, Capital Markets Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Professional Practice, National Office, or similar technical accounting experience.
• Significant experience structuring complex transactions and evaluating alternative accounting outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, developing talent, and influencing executive stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Ability to lead and develop managers and senior technical accounting professionals while fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous development.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and key stakeholders on complex accounting interpretations, policy decisions, and financial reporting risks.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations, emerging accounting developments, and external stakeholder perspectives affecting accounting policy decisions.
• Knowledge of accounting policy strategies and governance frameworks across business units or regions.
• Ability to make high-impact decisions regarding accounting policy direction and application in complex or highly visible situations.
• Skill in leading major accounting policy initiatives or implementations.

Preferred:

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting research.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, large-scale accounting initiatives, and cross-functional strategic projects.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and influencing skills with senior leaders, business partners, and internal and external stakeholders.

Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

Work Schedule

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite.

Area of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Posting End Date

Oct 26, 2026

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $145,500.00 - $229,500.00 / year

Pay Transparency

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