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The Sr Accountant – Financial reporting is a key contributor in Michaels' external and internal financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP rules, and filing financial statements for equity holders, lenders, and internal parties. This role is responsible for executing the Company’s monthly internal financial reporting processes in accordance with policies, procedures, and controls.

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 enhancements

+ Partner with external auditors to ensure clean audits and timely filings

+ Develop 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) skills

+ Proficiency in MS Excel

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

+ 3+ years of 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

+ Experience 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 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 (http://www.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  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 www.michaels.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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