Principal – SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of the Finance team at a leading semiconductor and software company.

This position will participate in the preparation of SEC filings and internal reporting, resolve various complex accounting issues, and serve as a key resource for executive leadership, internal stakeholders, and external auditors. This role requires a strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, along with the ability to navigate evolving accounting guidance and complex transactions.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare or review the accounting, monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for various corporate accounting sections
• Support Business Unit Finance, General Ledger, Consolidation and other teams on accounting questions
• Prepare written accounting and financial reporting position papers
• Monitors the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, US GAAP, and other regulators
• Manage M&A accounting and integration of newly acquired companies, primarily accounting due diligence, opening balance sheet preparation and analysis, including valuations, and accounting policy alignment
• Support the development of worldwide accounting policies; search for methods to improve the quality of worldwide accounting and improve efficiency
• Coordinate with external auditors regarding financial reporting and accounting policies
• Conduct SOX compliance activities related to financial reporting and technical accounting areas
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements related to financial reporting and compliance

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of ten years of accounting experience, including over six years of Big 4 public accounting and over two years of public company external reporting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Workspace
• Highly detail oriented, organized and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos to support conclusions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think independently
• Excellent team player who can build and leverage alliances
• Flexible within a rapidly changing, dynamic work environment
• Four years of accounting degree with a CPA license
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience OR Master's degree plus 6 years of related experience preferred

Job Location:

• This is a full-time, on-site position based at Palo Alto, California. Remote work is not available for this role
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Additional Job Description:

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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