Compass
Senior Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
Compass, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end‑to‑end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to sellers and buyers.
We are seeking a
Senior Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
to join our Finance team. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and will lead the SEC Reporting team, which is responsible for preparing and filing all external financial reports with the SEC. In addition to SEC filings, the team plays a key role in researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, monitoring and implementing new accounting standards, and supporting M&A activity through pre‑transaction diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑close integration.
Responsibilities
Preparing consolidated financial statements and footnotes for quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and disclosure requirements.
Overseeing the review and tie‑out of all financial content in investor materials, debt covenant calculations, financial statements, and ad hoc executive analyses.
Leading qualitative and quantitative analyses for periodic and ad hoc reporting, including assessing and challenging the appropriateness of disclosures.
Maintaining the quarterly reporting calendar and tracking progress against reporting milestones.
Supporting the Corporate Controller and CFO in preparing Audit Committee materials related to SEC reporting.
Assisting with M&A activities, including financial diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition matters such as earnouts.
Monitoring developments in accounting and reporting standards from the SEC, FASB, and PCAOB; evaluating the impact and preparing related technical accounting documentation.
Managing accounting for all equity transactions and stock‑based compensation, including valuation, expense recognition, tax impacts, and EPS calculations.
Coordinating with external auditors on SEC filings and controls testing.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business‑related field.
CPA required.
5–7 years’ experience in a Big 4 accounting firm with experience on a publicly traded client preferred; 10+ years’ experience in technical accounting at a public company.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S‑X and S‑K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies.
Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos to support conclusions.
Strong US GAAP acumen and understanding of financial reporting (SEC, 10‑K, 10‑Q).
Strong work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent organization and problem‑solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power‑Point.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is $150,000‑$200,900, with additional bonuses and restricted stock units as part of the compensation package. Base pay is based on market location and will meet minimum wage requirements.
Benefits Participation in incentive programs, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele‑health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts; commuter program; life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; pet insurance; and other benefits.
EEO Statement At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, and where they can thrive. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We also maintain compliance with California Fair Chance and other relevant laws.
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We are seeking a
Senior Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
to join our Finance team. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and will lead the SEC Reporting team, which is responsible for preparing and filing all external financial reports with the SEC. In addition to SEC filings, the team plays a key role in researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, monitoring and implementing new accounting standards, and supporting M&A activity through pre‑transaction diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑close integration.
Responsibilities
Preparing consolidated financial statements and footnotes for quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and disclosure requirements.
Overseeing the review and tie‑out of all financial content in investor materials, debt covenant calculations, financial statements, and ad hoc executive analyses.
Leading qualitative and quantitative analyses for periodic and ad hoc reporting, including assessing and challenging the appropriateness of disclosures.
Maintaining the quarterly reporting calendar and tracking progress against reporting milestones.
Supporting the Corporate Controller and CFO in preparing Audit Committee materials related to SEC reporting.
Assisting with M&A activities, including financial diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition matters such as earnouts.
Monitoring developments in accounting and reporting standards from the SEC, FASB, and PCAOB; evaluating the impact and preparing related technical accounting documentation.
Managing accounting for all equity transactions and stock‑based compensation, including valuation, expense recognition, tax impacts, and EPS calculations.
Coordinating with external auditors on SEC filings and controls testing.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business‑related field.
CPA required.
5–7 years’ experience in a Big 4 accounting firm with experience on a publicly traded client preferred; 10+ years’ experience in technical accounting at a public company.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S‑X and S‑K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies.
Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos to support conclusions.
Strong US GAAP acumen and understanding of financial reporting (SEC, 10‑K, 10‑Q).
Strong work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent organization and problem‑solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power‑Point.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is $150,000‑$200,900, with additional bonuses and restricted stock units as part of the compensation package. Base pay is based on market location and will meet minimum wage requirements.
Benefits Participation in incentive programs, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele‑health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts; commuter program; life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; pet insurance; and other benefits.
EEO Statement At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, and where they can thrive. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We also maintain compliance with California Fair Chance and other relevant laws.
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