Senior Public Accountant

Title: Senior Public Accountant
Work Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent / Direct-Hire
Job Location Type: Hybrid

Introduction
Senior Public Accountant roles in the San Francisco Bay Area do not come along every day, particularly those with a highly recognized, trusted advisory practice that partners directly with executive leadership. If you are a Certified Public Accountant (or working toward your CPA) who thrives on variety, visibility, and impact, this role is built for you. The Senior Public Accountant who joins will tackle complex projects, grow quickly in Accounting Advisory, and connect with an LHH Recruiter who will champion your career from day one.

About the position
Senior Public Accountant will join a partnerled advisory environment serving public and private companies across industries, including enterprises in the Fortune 1000 and highgrowth organizations navigating pivotal events like IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, and carveouts. Senior Public Accountant will report to an Accounting Advisory Manager or Senior Manager, guide Staff Accountants and project associates on engagement workstreams, and work closely with Controllers, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Internal Audit, and crossfunctional finance leaders to deliver outcomes aligned to U.S. GAAP and FASB standards. This is a growth seat where a Senior Accountant mindset, CPA caliber technical depth, and clientfacing polish are valued.

San Francisco Bay Area Region Description
Senior Public Accountant will enjoy a region known for outdoor adventure along the coast, redwood trails, and easy weekend access to mountains and wine country. Senior Public Accountant can tap into worldclass universities, a dynamic innovation economy, and a deep professional network across technology, life sciences, energy, and financial services. Senior Public Accountant will find vibrant arts and food scenes, passionate sports culture, and robust public transit that makes hybrid work flexible and livable.

Primary Responsibilities
Senior Public Accountant will:

• Lead client workstreams in Accounting Advisory, translating complex technical accounting topics into clear business recommendations that influence executives.
  
• Drive IPO readiness and public company support, including S1 and ongoing SEC reporting support, drafting footnotes, and preparing pro forma information in collaboration with external auditors and legal teams.
  
• Support transaction accounting for M&A and carveouts, including purchase accounting, consolidation, intercompany, and freshstart accounting, with handson U.S. GAAP research tied to FASB guidance.
  
• Accelerate close and reporting cycles by improving reconciliations, journal entries, and analytics, while implementing controls and documentation that strengthen SOX readiness.
  
• Mentor Staff Accountants and Senior Accountant peers through review notes, coaching, and education development sessions that lift engagement quality.
  
• Advance quality improvement by standardizing workpapers, enhancing Excel models, and contributing to playbooks for revenue recognition, leases, equity, debt, and other complex areas.
  
• Partner with client stakeholders in FP&A, Treasury, and Operations to align technical conclusions with budget impacts, KPIs, and forecasting.
  
• Contribute to staffing and engagement operations, including timeline management, stakeholder communications, and relationship development that leads to followon projects.
  

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• For quick consideration, a public accounting audit or advisory background with approximately 3-5 years of progressive responsibility, or corporate reporting experience with similar complexity
  
• CPA or is progressing toward Certified Public Accountant licensure, and demonstrates mastery of U.S. GAAP with applied FASB research
  
• Handson exposure to SEC reporting, IPO readiness, or complex transactions
  
• Fluency in advanced Excel and modern ERPs, and can upskill others through mentoring, competencies building, and skills development.
  
• Polished communication, able to interface with executive presence, manage multiple priorities without dropping quality, and enjoying client service in Accounting Advisory.
  

Benefits and Compensation
Senior Public Accountant can expect a compelling total rewards offering designed for career builders in advisory:

• Competitive base pay paired with performancebased incentive opportunities.
  
• Comprehensive health benefits that cover medical, dental, and vision, plus paid time off and company holidays.
  
• Retirement programs that may include 401(k) with additional profitsharing opportunities.
  
• Professional development support for certifications and continuing education, including CPA maintenance and technical training.
  
• Hybrid work model with highvisibility projects, direct access to senior leadership, and a clear path to advancement.
  

Ready to explore it further?
Senior Public Accountant who is excited by accounting advisory, complex projects, and direct exposure to executive and senior leadership should apply or reach out to connect with an LHH Recruiter.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

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