Sr Accountant - Financial Reporting

Sr Accountant Financial Reporting

The Sr Accountant Financial Reporting is critical in supporting the Company's financial reporting and technical accounting functions. Reporting to the Manager Financial Reporting, this position is responsible for preparing financial statements, supporting schedules, analysis, and disclosures, ensuring consistency across all financial reporting documents. This role plays a pivotal part in financial close cycles, audit readiness, and regulatory filings. This role requires cross-functional collaboration between accounting, finance, and operations departments as well as Internal and External Audit to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance within a high-performance accounting function.

Major Activities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements (10-Q, 10-K, S-1) and tie out, including the accumulation of supporting documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Tie out presentations and materials prepared by Investor Relations for completeness and accuracy
• Support IPO readiness activities (as applicable), including drafting S-1 filings, audit coordination, and control enhancements
• Work with external auditors to ensure efficient audits and timely filings
• Develop and maintain internal reporting packages for PE sponsors and executive leadership
• Assist with researching, documenting, and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions, new accounting pronouncements, and the update of internal accounting policies
• Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly disclosure checklists
• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes for efficiency and compliance
• Contribute to the fulfillment of the business partnership role for Financial Reporting, with a focus on process improvement, providing support to the management team and cross-functional and cross-divisional business partners
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements in reporting workflows, and support the implementation of solutions
• Assist in maintaining reporting checklists, calendars, and documentation to ensure compliance with deadlines

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• CPA or CPA candidate (CPA preferred)
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of US-GAAP and SEC reporting with the ability to apply knowledge
• Proficiency in MS Office

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 3+ years of accounting experience

Preferred Education

• Master of Accountancy

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

• Experience at a large international accounting firm (Big 4 strongly preferred)

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• Experience with retail

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).