Senior Manager Of SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting & SOX

About our group:

The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Group holds key responsibilities for financial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and providing technical support to members of the Finance and Accounting team.

About the role - you will:

The Sr. Manager of SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting and SOX will be responsible for leading the SEC reporting function, managing the technical accounting research related to new and proposed accounting standards and leading SOX PMO team. This position serves a critical finance role and will interface with personnel at various levels of the Company, as well as the internal and external auditors. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of senior leadership.

• Lead the financial reporting team on drafting and filing all financial documents and SEC filings.

• Assist with Investor Relations team with various investor deliverables such as earnings releases, investor Q&A and other presentations.

• Support and review the annual proxy and other SEC filings to ensure the accuracy of applicable financial information.

• Support the business needs by performing research of complex technical accounting matters, including debt offerings, lease accounting, derivatives, and manufacturing accounting, etc. x

• Conduct research and documentation for the adoption of new standards, general corporate accounting matters, as well as a variety of complex and non-standard transactions such as derivatives, debt offerings, manufacturing accounting, mergers and acquisitions, etc.

• Partner with critical stakeholders to drive SOX program management functions, including the planning and scoping for testing, drafting and issuing of relevant SOX policies and guidance.

• Assist with the development of financial policies in response to operational changes, internal control requirements, or technical accounting requirements.

• Support FP&A for the forecasting process.

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members.

• Lead or participate in special projects as needed.

About you:

• Self-motivated, superior work ethic, and a roll-up-the-sleeves style.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.

• Thrives in both working independently as well as a collaborative team member.

Your experience includes:

• Extensive experience, ideally a blend of Big 4 public accounting. and high tech industry experience.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.

• Extensive experience researching complex accounting matters.

• Knowledgeable about main areas of SOX compliance - including risk assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of deficiencies.

• Project management.

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience (accounting is preferred).

• CPA or have completed exams for the CPA.

• Cost and Inventory Accounting experience preferred.

Location:

Location: Fremont, CA; Hybrid - Generally, role will need to report into office on Monday and Wednesday

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The estimated base salary range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area is: $139,000 - $202,400. Actual salary range is based on the regional labor market of the role in the geography in which the position is located based on the requirements of the job and your skills. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and Seagate reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees; including, but not limited to, eligibility for variable pay bonus, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, flexible time off/vacation, paid holidays and paid parental leave and well-being programs.

Location: Fremont, USA, Research Center

Travel: Up to 10%

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