Technical Accounting Lead - M&A, SEC & Policy Expert

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Santa Rosa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Keysight is hiring a Technical Accounting Lead in California to own the accounting policy framework and drive complex judgments for GAAP adherence and SEC reporting. You will lead research, prepare memos, and coordinate with external auditors on ASC 805 and acquisition accounting.

The role offers visibility across policy, reporting, and compliance, with opportunities to mentor teams, drive process improvements, and shape SOX controls within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 8+ years of progressive experience, ideally Big 4 audit and/or accounting advisory.
• Experience with performing complex accounting research and technical activities within a large multi-national company, synthesizing information, formulating conclusions and documenting thorough, concise technical accounting memoranda/position papers.
• Experience supporting SEC registrant reporting and disclosures (10-K/10-Q) and partnering with external auditors on technical positions.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply judgment in complex areas (e.g., ASC 805, revenue, leases, equity/stock compensation, impairment)—and clearly explain conclusions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exhibit intuition and awareness to seek clarification as needed to deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams, coach/mentor others, and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
• Superior project management skills and an ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Keysight’s accounting policy framework; ensure scalable, audit-ready application of U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Lead technical accounting research for complex, routine, and non-routine transactions; draft, review, and socialize conclusion memos/position papers with stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary technical accounting liaison for external auditors; drive early alignment on key judgments to avoid late-cycle issues.
• Lead purchase accounting under ASC 805, including coordinating with third-party valuation specialists on fair value and purchase price allocation and supporting integration accounting considerations.
• Monitor FASB/SEC developments and lead adoption of new ASUs, including impact assessments, implementation plans, and stakeholder training.
• Partner cross-functionally (Controllership, Financial Operations, Information Systems, and Business Unit Finance) to implement standards and transaction accounting, translating guidance into practical processes and controls.
• Lead special projects and workstreams with clear milestones, stakeholders, and deliverables (memos, playbooks, process improvements); manage timelines and drive closure.
• Ensure accounting policy, SEC reporting, and deal-related processes operate within an effective SOX control environment; maintain clear documentation and support testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across technical accounting, reporting, and compliance as priorities evolve.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA required

Job description

Keysight is hiring a Technical Accounting Lead in California to own the accounting policy framework and drive complex judgments for GAAP adherence and SEC reporting. You will lead research, prepare memos, and coordinate with external auditors on ASC 805 and acquisition accounting.

The role offers visibility across policy, reporting, and compliance, with opportunities to mentor teams, drive process improvements, and shape SOX controls within a multinational environment.