Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting

About the Role

The Corporate Controller’s Group is the central finance organization within Gap Inc. that is responsible for several functions related to the financial reporting and close process, including Technical Accounting. Through accounting preparation and analysis, critical thinking, and partnership with the business, we support key financial decisions and the issuance of the financial statements for our company. The Technical Accounting team reports to the Corporate Controller.

As a Senior Analyst on the Technical Accounting team, you will be responsible for researching technical accounting issues and providing guidance and support to business partners across all Gap Inc. brands (Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta). You will serve as a strategic partner collaborating with cross-functional teams while managing various accounting projects to drive digital transformation for the Corporate Controller’s Group. You will also work directly with the Treasury Department on accounting for our merchandise hedging programs.

What You'll Do

• Communicate with business partners across all brands and functions to ensure technical accounting issues are identified and resolved. Track and document significant accounting issues in a clear and concise manner.

• Responsible for the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses related to our hedging programs (ASC 815), including support for quarterly/annual financial statement reporting requirements.

• Assist in developing streamlined processes and serve as a liaison with business partners outside of the Corporate Controller's Group to promote teamwork and collaboration across the organization.

• Liaise with business partners and auditors during quarterly and annual reporting to ensure accounting issues are accurately reported in the financial statements.

• Assess the impact of new accounting pronouncements and collaborate with business partners to drive their company-wide implementation.

• Participate in special projects related to significant transactions and other financial reporting matters as needed.

Who You Are

• CPA license or certification in process required

• 2+ years of public accounting experience required

• Strong technical accounting research skills and familiarity with accounting research tools

• Positive attitude and dependable team player with strong leadership skills

• Self-starter with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within very tight deadlines

• Ability to earn the trust and confidence of business partners

• Excellent project management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Oracle and/or Essbase are a plus