Full-Time

Senior Manager

SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Posted on 9/19/2025

GHJ

GHJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Accounting and advisory for nonprofit sectors

Compensation Overview

$170k - $200k/yr

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Hybrid

Category
Accounting (3)
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Requirements
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in public accounting combined with direct experience in SEC reporting and technical accounting for a public company.
  • Proven experience collaborating with finance, FP&A, legal, and investor relations teams on external reporting and related matters.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, EPS, share-based compensation, and business combinations.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with confidence working across all levels of management.
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to interpret complex accounting matters.
  • Prior experience in a public company environment with SOX compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the SEC reporting and technical accounting team in drafting and filing all required financial documents and SEC filings, including Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Proxy statements, and other registration statements.
  • Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting standards and SEC regulations, ensuring timely adoption and accurate reporting.
  • Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, stockholders’ equity, EPS calculations, share-based compensation, and M&A accounting.
  • Partner with Investor Relations to support quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, and other ad hoc deliverables.
  • Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, managing annual audits and quarterly reviews.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance to finance and business teams, including the development of reference tools and training to clarify accounting implications of routine and complex transactions.
  • Lead technical accounting projects, including establishing and updating accounting policies, supporting corporate development and FP&A on M&A activities, and managing other special projects as needed.
  • Deliver presentations to senior leadership and the audit committee on technical accounting matters and SOX compliance.
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering professional growth and technical expertise.

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm focused on nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media, and health and wellness companies. It provides audit, tax, and advisory services with a client-first approach, building long-term relationships and offering personalized support to help clients grow. Through its affiliation with HLB International, GHJ connects with top firms in major cities worldwide, giving clients access to professionals in over 158 countries and more than 775 offices. GHJ differentiates itself through industry specialization, a strong employer reputation, and a sizable local team (15 partners and 160+ staff serving 3,000+ clients), backed by memberships in professional bodies like the AICPA and CalNonprofit. Its goal is to help clients and its people be more by building thriving businesses and a better future.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHJ maximizes nonprofit tax credits and estate planning strategies.
  • GHJ's national footprint spans 30 states with hubs in Utah, Colorado, New York.
  • GHJ ranked top-20 LA accounting firm serving 3,000 clients.

What critics are saying

  • Deloitte poaches GHJ's 160 staff in 2026 talent shortage within 6-12 months.
  • EisnerAmper steals GHJ's nonprofit clients with lower fees in 12-18 months.
  • HLB dissolution loses GHJ 20% international revenue to BDO in 18-24 months.

What makes GHJ unique

  • GHJ specializes in nonprofit, food beverage, entertainment, and health sectors.
  • GHJ leverages HLB International for global tax resources in 158 countries.
  • GHJ offers tailored advisory for revenue growth across company lifecycles.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Company News

GHJ
Mar 14th, 2025
GHJ Recognized as a Top 100 Firm and a Regional Leader by Accounting Today

LOS ANGELES, CA - GHJ, an award-winning national advisory, accounting and tax firm, has once again earned a spot on Accounting Today's 2025 Top 100 Firms list, which reinforces its reputation as a leader in the accounting industry.

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