Palo Alto , California
|Hybrid, Onsite
|Contract
Palo Alto, California
|Hybrid, Onsite
|Contract
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Manager, SEC Reporting to support a high-priority engagement focused on external reporting, technical accounting, and close-related work. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by helping prepare filings, strengthen reporting processes, and support a fast-paced public-company environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A disclosures.
- Manage or assist with iXBRL/XBRL tagging, filing tie-outs, and workflow coordination in Workiva.
- Prepare or review the consolidated statement of cash flows, including indirect method calculations and related disclosure support.
- Develop and review stock-based compensation journal entries, reconciliations, rollforwards, and ASC 718 disclosure materials.
- Support accounting for goodwill and intangible assets, including impairment analysis, rollforwards, and related footnote disclosures.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entry review, and flux analysis.
- Prepare audit support schedules, respond to auditor questions, and help document key accounting judgments and controls.
Skills
- CPA certification is required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a public company environment or supporting public company clients.
- Proven experience owning or supporting the full lifecycle of 10-K and/or 10-Q filings.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially ASC 718, ASC 230, ASC 350, and ASC 360.
- Working understanding of SEC reporting requirements, including Regulation S-X and S-K, as well as PCAOB standards.
- Hands-on experience with Workiva for filing workflows, tie-outs, and XBRL/iXBRL tagging.
- Proficiency in NetSuite for ledger review, journal entry activity, and report extraction.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with equity reporting tools such as Carta, E*TRADE Equity Edge, Morgan Stanley, or similar systems.
- Background supporting technical accounting questions and complex disclosure preparation.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with finance, audit, and cross-functional partners.
Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging.
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Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $62 - $100 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
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