Technical Accounting Policy & Research Lead

Sempra; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sempra in Escondido, CA seeks a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting to lead a team researching complex accounting matters, advise on critical transactions, and shape accounting policies. You will implement new standards and partner with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliant guidance.

The role emphasizes people leadership, talent development, and disciplined execution of high-impact accounting initiatives across the

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops a high-performing technical accounting team by coaching talent, managing priorities and project execution, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Partners with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, business stakeholders, and external auditors to resolve complex accounting matters, support financial reporting activities, and ensure consistent application of accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provides technical accounting leadership by analyzing complex and non-routine transactions, researching and applying U.S. GAAP, and documenting accounting conclusions through well-supported technical accounting memoranda and analyses.
• Manages a team responsible for accounting policy and research activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Interprets the impact of emerging GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other accounting guidance for all lines of business.
• Evaluates proposed transaction structures and related accounting implications, coordinating with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business stakeholders to identify issues and support well-informed decisions.
• Leads engagement with external auditors on complex topics to align proposed accounting treatment.
• Oversees the research, analysis, and documentation of complex accounting matters, including the preparation and review of technical accounting memoranda and supporting analyses, to ensure conclusions are clear, well supported, and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between finance teams and other departments to ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.
• Develops strategies to address compliance risks proactively and improve governance.
• Prepares reports for senior management on policy initiatives and compliance performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Sempra in Escondido, CA seeks a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting to lead a team researching complex accounting matters, advise on critical transactions, and shape accounting policies. You will implement new standards and partner with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliant guidance.

The role emphasizes people leadership, talent development, and disciplined execution of high-impact accounting initiatives across the