Sr. SEC Reporting Analyst

Grocery Outlet; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

Equity

401(k) Profit Sharing

Base Salary Range

Job summary

Grocery Outlet in Emeryville, CA is seeking a senior analyst to own end-to-end SEC reporting and technical accounting duties. You will prepare and review Forms 10-Q/10-K, assist with 8-K and proxy materials, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure GAAP compliant disclosures.

The role supports equity-related reporting, journal entries, stockholders’ equity reconciliations, and SOX 404 control evidence, while driving process improvements and audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent
• Active CPA strongly preferred
• SEC reporting experience with 10-Q/10-K/8-K preferred
• Experience with GAAP, SOX 404 and disclosure controls
• Experience in retail, grocery or consumer products a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Forms 10-Q/10-K and related disclosures
• Assist with Form 8-K filings, proxy materials and investor materials
• Tie-outs of SEC filings to source documents and supporting schedules
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to gather and document financial disclosures
• Support equity-related accounting and stock-based compensation disclosures
• Assist in SOX 404 compliance and control evidence
• Support internal and external audit processes and respond to requests

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Workiva/Wdesk

Job description

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

About the Team:

Our Finance team’s mission is to drive efficiency as we support our company and business partners. We analyze data, create records and reports, and make key strategic decisions to keep the business running. Our passion and energy promote a creative and growth-oriented environment. The members of our team are resourceful, critical thinkers that pride themselves on integrity and efficiency.

About the Role:

The SEC Reporting Senior Analyst will support the end-to-end external financial reporting, technical accounting and equity-related accounting and reporting processes for Grocery Outlet. This role will assist the SEC Reporting Manager and Assistant Controller with the preparation, review, tie-out and timely filing of the Company’s financial reporting requirements, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy materials, earnings release materials, financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and related documentation. The role also includes the detail preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, footnote disclosures and internal reporting over equity and share-based award compensation. The individual will partner cross-functionally with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, external auditors and other business partners, ensuring that reporting is accurate, complete, well-supported, consistent with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and compliant with SOX 404 and Company policies. The role will also support technical accounting and peer disclosure research, and continuous improvement of reporting processes, tools, workpapers, and documentation. This role reports to the SEC Reporting Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

Support the SEC financial reporting process, including:

• Assisting with the preparation, review and tie-out of Forms 10-Q and 10-K and Earnings Press Release, including financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules and related workpapers
• Assisting with the review and tie-out of Form 8-K filings, proxy materials, investor presentation materials, and related scripts or external reporting materials, as applicable
• Preparing detail tie-outs of SEC filings, earnings materials and other external reporting documents to supporting documentation and source systems
• Coordinating with cross-functional partners from Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal and other departments to gather, validate and document financial and disclosure information

Assist the technical accounting function, including:

• Assisting with completing the GAAP checklists and ensuring financial statements and footnote disclosures are presented in accordance with GAAP guidelines
• Supporting the quarterly review of goodwill and intangible assets for impairment

Support the equity-related accounting and reporting process, including:

• Preparing journal entries, footnote disclosures and internal reporting for share-based payment awards and analyzing compensation expense variances vs. prior periods
• Preparing the Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and reconciling stockholders equity account balances
• Provide support and assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly reviews with both external and internal auditors, including preparing audit schedules, timely responding to auditor requests and helping ensure completeness of control evidence
• Support SOX 404 compliance and disclosure controls by helping prepare control evidence, maintain documentation, identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen the financial reporting control environment
• Assist in identifying and supporting process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting best practices to improve the quality, scalability, consistency, and efficiency of SEC reporting and technical accounting processes
• Assist in special projects and ad hoc reporting or technical accounting matters as necessary, including preparing disclosure research benchmarking of peers and other filers

About The Pay:

• Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000 Annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 4+ years of accounting, financial reporting, audit or technical accounting experience, including experience in a publicly-traded company or public accounting firm with publicly-traded clients.
• Active CPA strongly preferred.
• SEC public reporting experience, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy materials, financial statement disclosures, and disclosure tie-outs, preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Workiva/Wdesk experience preferred.
• Retail, grocery or consumer products experience a plus.
• Outstanding knowledge and practical application of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, PCAOB standards, SOX 404, disclosure controls, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document accounting conclusions and effectively engage with internal and external. audiences, including external auditors, legal advisors, regulators, and key internal decision-makers.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, completeness and documentation quality.
• Excellent working knowledge of financial statements, footnote disclosures, disclosure benchmarking, tie-outs, and audit-ready workpapers.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of financial reporting systems, processes, and controls.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, work independently, meet tight deadlines, and operating effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven reporting environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to values of Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Service, Integrity, Fun, and Family.
• Energetic, hands-on, resourceful self-starter who can partner with all levels and functions of the company and takes a consultative and collaborative approach.
• A resilient team player who is comfortable in fast-moving, dynamic environments and adaptable to change.
• Innovative, intellectually curious, enthusiastic, and creative.
• Somebody who is seen as a problem-solver and builder who strives for continuous improvement to support the growth of the business.
• Strong ownership mindset, sound judgment, and ability to drive deliverables forward while maintaining high standards for accuracy and controls.
• Collaborative communicator who can translate technical accounting and SEC reporting matters into clear, practical business language.

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