Support Center - Irving

The Sr Accountant – Financial Reporting is responsible for the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes for the company’s leased real estate. This role plays a pivotal part in financial close cycles, audit readiness, and regulatory filings. This role requires collaboration across HR, Finance, and Internal Audit to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance within a high-performance accounting function.

Major Activities

Lead preparation of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements (10-Q, 10-K, S-1)Support IPO readiness activities, including drafting and reviewing S-1 filings, audit coordination, and control enhancementsEnsure GAAP-compliant accounting of leases.Partner with external auditors to ensure clean audits and timely filingsDevelop and maintain internal reporting packages for PE sponsors and executive leadership.Assist with research and recommend changes in accounting for new literature related to US GAAP, SOX, or SEC compliance.Evaluate and enhance accounting processes for efficiency and compliance.Fulfill the business partnership role for financial reporting, with a focus on profit and process improvement, providing support to the management team and cross-functional and cross-divisional business partners

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

Strong accounting (GAAP) skillsProficiency in MS Excel

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

3+ years of general accounting experience

Preferred Education

Masters of Accountancy
 

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.CPA or working towards CPA licensing.

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

3+ years of general accounting experience in retail2+ years of Supervisory experienceExperience with SEC reporting requirements

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. As the leading creative destination 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, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com

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 mikbenefits.com.

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).

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