Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity

Addison Group; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity to join the corporate accounting team. The role focuses on stock-based compensation, equity accounting, SEC reporting, and related disclosures, collaborating across Accounting, Tax, Legal, SOX, and Investor Relations. A base compensation range is provided with relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP/SEC knowledge, and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; Big 4/public accounting preferred.
• Experience with public-company accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly accounting and reporting activities for SBC and equity plans.
• Prepare reconciliations for equity-related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare SBC and equity disclosures for SEC filings.
• Support equity disclosures in proxy statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on equity/SBC matters.
• Support SOX compliance activities related to equity accounting.
• Assist with IFRS reporting related to SBC.
• Assist SEC reporting activities including 10-Q and 10-K tie-outs.

Skills

Stock-based compensation

Equity accounting

SEC reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Our client, a rapidly growing global technology company and a leading independent platform serving the digital advertising ecosystem is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity to join the corporate accounting team. Reporting to the Associate Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting, this position will focus heavily on stock-based compensation, equity accounting, SEC reporting, and related disclosures.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally with Accounting, Tax, Legal, SOX, People Operations, Investor Relations, and Financial Planning & Analysis.

Compensation: $115k to $140k base + Equity/RSUs & Comprehensive Benefits Package

Please note: Relocation assistance available for qualified non-local candidates

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly accounting and reporting activities related to stock-based compensation (SBC) and equity plans, including journal entries and variance analysis.
• Prepare reconciliations for equity-related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare SBC and equity disclosures for quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Support executive and director equity disclosures included in proxy statements.
• Prepare equity-related reporting packages for management.
• Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit matters related to equity and SBC.
• Prepare documentation and support SOX compliance activities related to equity accounting.
• Assist with technical accounting research and preparation of preliminary conclusions, primarily related to equity.
• Support IFRS reporting related to stock-based compensation.
• Assist with SEC reporting activities, including 10-Q and 10-K tie-outs, earnings releases, and earnings scripts.
• Partner with the SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting teams on special projects and ad hoc requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of equity accounting and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; public accounting/audit experience with a Big 4 or large national firm is preferred.
• Experience with public-company accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718 preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Workiva and/or equity administration platforms is preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience within a public technology company is a plus.