Senior Financial Reporting Specialist

Accounting Position

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.

Maintains integrity of accounting information and reporting in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP, SEC regulations, and in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. Primary role includes preparation of quarterly SEC filings, including financial statements and notes to financial statements, technical accounting guidance and oversight, share-based compensation and employee benefit plans, as well as stand-alone financials. Provides technical accounting oversight including evaluating the impact of changes in accounting guidance on Companys financial statements. Documents accounting policies and procedures and participates in external audits.

Essential Functions

• Performs moderate to complex accounting research and analysis to ensure GAAP compliant financial statements and SEC reports.
• Prepares share-based compensation related journal entries and performs monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis.
• Reconciles share-based compensation g / l accounts to third party provider.
• Performs monthly and quarterly reconciliations and fluctuation analysis of g / l accounts related to employee benefit plans.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly earnings per share calculation including review and analysis of third-party provider statements.
• Interfaces and assists with internal and external audit.
• Prepares supporting schedules, disclosures, and tie out of quarterly SEC filings as necessary.
• Communicates with multiple levels in the organization and escalates issues to appropriate management.
• Assists with drafting annual financial statements and notes for certain stand-alone subsidiaries.
• Prepares technical accounting memos to support various accounting positions and policies.
• Assists with the Companys annual goodwill impairment assessment.
• Assists with ad hoc projects as needed.

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Supervision Received or Extended

The pay range for this role is $82,925.00 - $110,525.00. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and / or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicants criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment : handling of confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO / paid sick leave, and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.