Senior Analyst External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Company:	Seagate Technology Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (9)
Job Location(s):	Scotts Valley
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Accounting - General

Position Description

We currently have an excellent growth opportunity for a senior analyst in our SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting group who will be responsible for a wide variety of external reporting responsibilities, technical accounting issues, and special projects. The position reports into the Senior Manager - SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting & SOX Compliance.

Responsibilities include:

External Reporting

Support the accurate, timely and complete submission of all SEC filings including those on Form 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy, 8-K, and various '33 Act filings

Technical Accounting

Perform accounting research of technical accounting issues based on the needs of the global finance organization. Issues include financial instruments, embedded derivatives, equity investments, compensation, leases, etc.
Participate in special projects by providing project management support and technical accounting research. Transactions may include restructuring, impairment review, business combinations, and divestitures.
Develop and provide training to domestic and international locations on technical accounting and reporting issues.
Monitor new accounting standards, assess their impact on the organization and create working solutions
Develop roadmap and prepare company for convergence with IFRS

Qualifications

BS degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) required
CPA required
4 years of relevant experience in the Big 4 public accounting firms or with large public companies including extensive SEC reporting and technical accounting experience.
Experience with IFRS a strong plus
Experience in international coordination a strong plus
Self-motivated individual with the ability to meet project deliverables
An ability to work well within a team structure and effect change cross functionally
Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal & presentation skills
Excellent organizational, management, analytical, decision-making & research skills