We are seeking an experienced accounting professional with a strong foundation in public accounting, financial data and reporting.
What You’ll Do
- Perform sophisticated financial and account analysis, including balance sheet and income statement analysis, account-level reviews, and integrated revenue and expense analyses.
- Perform detailed fluctuation, variance, and trend analysis to identify unusual activity, emerging risks, and key business drivers.
- Work cross functionally in the implementation of the Stripe application
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Collaborate across Finance and the broader organization to strengthen reporting, controls, and business decision-making.
- Apply analytical rigor to account balances and financial results, identifying errors, control issues, and risks that could materially affect the company’s financial statements.
- Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting processes, helping ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial results
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, researching accounting matters, and partnering with auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate financial results, accounting issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to multiple levels of the organization and escalate significant matters to management when appropriate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- 4+ years of progressive accounting, audit, financial reporting, or related experience.
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience in audit, financial statement analysis, technical accounting, or financial reporting.
- Previous experience analyzing account activity and financial results, investigating variances, identifying trends and anomalies, and explaining the underlying business drivers.
- Advanced knowledge of the interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience working on the implementation of the Stripe application or any other similar system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial and accounting matters to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Fabric
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience using data extraction or query tools to analyze financial information.
- Experience partnering with geographically dispersed or non-U.S.-based accounting teams preferred.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required.
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.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
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 applicant’s 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.
What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 4+ years of experience in accounting or related area
- Familiar with US GAAP
- Knowledge of IFRS
- 1+ years working with non-domestic accounting teams
First American Title Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First American Title and has not been reviewed or approved by First American Title.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and healthcare advocacy services, and is often described as a strong point. Low‑cost options in some cases help overall compensation feel more reasonable.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with a company match is part of the package. This retirement support is highlighted as helping to offset base‑pay concerns in several roles.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan is available and viewed favorably. Access to discounted equity contributes to the perceived competitiveness of total rewards.
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What We Do
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).
