Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 seller and buyer clients.</span></p></div><p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting</strong> to join our Finance team. This role reports to the Senior Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting and will be a key member of the SEC Reporting team, which is responsible for preparing and filing all external financial reports with the SEC.&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to SEC filings, this team plays a key role in researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, as well as monitoring and implementing new accounting standards and other significant transactions that require disclosure.&nbsp;</p> <p>The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting team is also actively involved in the Company’s M&amp;A activity, supporting pre-transaction diligence, purchase accounting, and post-close integration. This role will partner closely with the Controllership, broader Accounting, Legal, Investor Relations, and Internal Audit teams, as well as external auditors.</p> <p>The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is energized by technical complexity, and excels at meeting tight and recurring deadlines.</p> <p><strong>At Compass You Will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and footnotes for quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and disclosure requirements.</li> <li>Prepare and review tie-outs of all financial content in investor materials, financial statements, and ad hoc executive analyses.</li> <li>Lead qualitative and quantitative analyses for periodic and ad hoc reporting, including assessing and challenging the appropriateness of disclosures.</li> <li>Maintain the quarterly reporting calendar and tracking progress against reporting milestones.</li> <li>Assist with M&amp;A activities, including financial diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition matters such as earnouts.</li> <li>Monitor developments in accounting and reporting standards from the SEC, FASB, and PCAOB; evaluating the impact and preparing related technical accounting documentation.</li> <li>Manage accounting for all equity transactions and stock-based compensation, including valuation, expense recognition, tax impacts, and EPS calculations.</li> <li>Coordinate with external auditors on SEC filings and controls testing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field</li> <li>CPA required</li> <li>5-7 years’ experience in a Big 4 accounting firm with recent experience on a publicly traded client and/or external reporting/accounting function at a large publicly traded company</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Candidate must have direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies</li> <li>Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos to support conclusions</li> <li>Strong US GAAP acumen and understanding of financial reporting (SEC, 10-K, 10-Q)</li> <li>Experience with equity, stock-based compensation, and EPS is a plus</li> <li>Strong work ethic with good judgment, initiative, and excellent attention to detail</li> <li>Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion</li> <li>The ability to sustain productivity in a fast-paced environment, maintain composure and focus under pressure and deadline</li> <li>Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation:&nbsp;</strong>The base pay range for this position is $136,400 - $151,600 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.</p> <div class="content-conclusion">&nbsp;</div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong>Perks that You Need to Know About:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.</span></p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Do your best work, be your authentic self.</strong></div> <div>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, where they can thrive.&nbsp; Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> Compass Entrepreneurship Principles</span>&nbsp;and our commitment to <a href="https://www.compass.com/diversity-inclusion/" target="_blank">diversity, equity, inclusion,</a> growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.</div> <p><a href="https://www.compass.com/ucfe-assets/consumer-footer/5/YCPR-Jan-2019.pdf" target="_blank">Notice for California Applicants</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.compass.com/ucfe-assets/consumer-footer/5/Background%20Check%20LA%20County.pdf" target="_blank">Los Angeles County Fair Chance Notice</a></p></div>