Strategic Accounting Policy & Research Lead

San Diego Gas & Electric; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Gas & Electric seeks a senior accounting policy specialist to lead research on GAAP and regulatory standards, advising on significant transactions and ensuring policy governance and compliance. This role supports the SOX program and partner with IT and audit teams to maintain robust controls.

The position emphasizes policy development, documentation, and the effective implementation of new accounting guidance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Leads research on emerging GAAP and statutory accounting standards.
• Advises on strategic transactions and governance improvements.
• Supports SOX/ICFR compliance and internal controls framework.

Responsibilities

• Performs critical assessment of accounting policy updates under GAAP and Statutory bases.
• Consults with Finance leadership on accounting treatments for significant transactions.
• Ensures proper documentation, review, and execution of policy decisions.
• Researches new accounting standards and provides detailed insights for decision-making.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate new policies into processes and systems.
• Oversees integration of new standards into financial reporting processes.

Job description

San Diego Gas & Electric seeks a senior accounting policy specialist to lead research on GAAP and regulatory standards, advising on significant transactions and ensuring policy governance and compliance. This role supports the SOX program and partner with IT and audit teams to maintain robust controls.

The position emphasizes policy development, documentation, and the effective implementation of new accounting guidance across the organization.