Compensation Accountant

MOHR Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave & fertility benefits

Zusammenfassung

MOHR Talent seeks an experienced Compensation Accountant to join a growing finance organization in New York. You will report to the Managing Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, handling the financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for compensation programs.

This hands-on role involves building processes, performing accounting and analysis, and partnering with Finance, HR, and Tax. Expect involvement in equity plans and carried interest programs with hybrid work and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of compensation accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statement footnotes and equity roll-forwards.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience accounting for incentive compensation and equity-based programs.
• Experience with compensation structures such as discretionary bonuses, restricted units, phantom equity, carried interest, or similar incentive plans.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance-analysis capabilities.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Tax, and Accounting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of detailed accounting processes.

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain monthly accounting processes and procedures for incentive compensation and equity plans.
• Prepare and post all relevant compensation-related entries to the general ledger.
• Perform financial analysis, modeling, and internal reporting to support business and financial performance.
• Gather and analyze data across existing and newly implemented systems while partnering with multiple departments.
• Prepare quarterly footnotes, equity roll-forwards, and compensation schedules for senior leadership and the Board.
• Perform 'what-if' scenarios and sensitivity analyses related to new and existing business functions, compensation programs, and product lines.
• Partner closely with HR and FP&A to evaluate financial trends, including actual-versus-budget performance and variance analysis.
• Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast updates.
• Liaise with external equity administration and workplace solutions partners.
• Enhance financial controls and develop and document standard operating procedures.
• Partner with HR on the implementation of a carried interest software solution.
• Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits related to compensation and equity accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Jobbeschreibung

Base Salary: $175,000–$200,000
Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus, typically 30%–60% of base salary
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — Fridays remote
Location: New York, NY

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compensation Accountant to join a growing finance organization. Reporting to the Managing Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, this individual will be responsible for the financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting associated with new and existing compensation programs.

This is a highly hands-on "doer" role rather than an oversight-only position. The successful candidate will be directly involved in building processes, performing accounting and analysis, preparing reporting, and partnering across Finance, HR, and Tax.

The position will support compensation programs including annual discretionary bonuses, restricted unit plans, phantom restricted unit plans, carried interest plans, and other incentive programs. The role will also oversee the financial accounting associated with equity purchases and sales under equity purchase programs.

The ideal candidate is independent, motivated, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable analyzing complex financial data and clearly communicating conclusions to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain monthly accounting processes and procedures for incentive compensation and equity plans.

Prepare and post all relevant compensation-related entries to the general ledger.

Perform financial analysis, modeling, and internal reporting to support business and financial performance.

Gather and analyze data across existing and newly implemented systems while partnering with multiple departments.

Prepare quarterly footnotes, equity roll-forwards, and compensation schedules for senior leadership and the Board.

Perform "what-if" scenarios and sensitivity analyses related to new and existing business functions, compensation programs, and product lines.

Partner closely with HR and FP&A to evaluate financial trends, including actual-versus-budget performance and variance analysis.

Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast updates.

Liaise with external equity administration and workplace solutions partners.

Enhance financial controls and develop and document standard operating procedures.

Partner with HR on the implementation of a carried interest software solution.

Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits related to compensation and equity accounting.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA preferred.

7+ years of compensation accounting experience.

Experience preparing financial statement footnotes and equity roll-forwards.

Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Experience accounting for incentive compensation and equity-based programs.

Experience with compensation structures such as discretionary bonuses, restricted units, phantom equity, carried interest, or similar incentive plans.

Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance-analysis capabilities.

Experience partnering cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Tax, and Accounting.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Ability to operate independently and take ownership of detailed accounting processes.

Systems & Technical Skills

Experience with financial, consolidation, reporting, or equity administration platforms is highly valued, including:

• Microsoft Dynamics

• OneStream

• DFIN

• JPM Workplace Solutions

• Microsoft Office / Excel

• Compensation or carried-interest management platforms

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Financial reporting, GAAP, compensation accounting, and equity accounting.

• Hands-On Execution: Ability and willingness to personally perform detailed accounting and analytical work.

• Critical Thinking: Strong professional judgment and ability to analyze complex financial information.

• Process Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and strengthen processes and controls.

• Audit & Controls: Experience supporting external audits and maintaining effective internal controls.

• Technology & Data: Comfortable working with financial systems and using data to support decision-making.

• Collaboration: Strong ability to partner across Finance, HR, Tax, and other functions.

• Communication: Ability to clearly communicate financial information and conclusions to senior stakeholders.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when working with complex compensation and equity data.

Additional Requirements

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

• Ability to comply with pre-employment screening requirements, including background checks, reference verification, and drug testing.

• Ability to work in a hybrid office environment and travel as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $175,000–$200,000, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, responsibilities, and other relevant factors.

The position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus typically ranging from 30%–60% of base salary, based on company, business unit, and individual performance.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance

• 401(k)

• Profit sharing

• Paid time off

• Family and fertility benefits

• Parental leave, including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement

• Additional voluntary benefits

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]