Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Compass; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,400 - 151,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical benefits

401(k)

FSAs

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Fertility benefits

Care for new parents

Job summary

Compass is seeking a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to join its Finance team in New York. The role leads quarterly and annual SEC filings, engages in complex technical accounting matters, and supports pre‑ and post‑transaction activities in M&A with cross‑functional partners.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 5–7 years of Big‑4 and public company experience, and strong US GAAP expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA licensed or eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with SEC reporting (S-X/S-K) and public company filings.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and SEC footnotes.
• Review investor materials and ensure accurate disclosures.
• Lead analyses for periodic and ad hoc reporting.
• Maintain quarterly reporting calendar and milestones.
• Assist with M&A financial diligence and purchase accounting.

Skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Researching accounting guidance

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Manager of 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 seller and buyer clients.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting 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.

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. The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting team is also actively involved in the Company’s M&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.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is energized by technical complexity, and excels at meeting tight and recurring deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and footnotes for quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and disclosure requirements.
• Prepare and review tie‑outs of all financial content in investor materials, financial statements, and ad hoc executive analyses.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative analyses for periodic and ad hoc reporting, including assessing and challenging the appropriateness of disclosures.
• Maintain the quarterly reporting calendar and track progress against reporting milestones.
• Assist with M&A activities, including financial diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition matters such as earnouts.
• Monitor developments in accounting and reporting standards from the SEC, FASB, and PCAOB; evaluate the impact and prepare related technical accounting documentation.
• Manage accounting for all equity transactions and stock‑based compensation, including valuation, expense recognition, tax impacts, and EPS calculations.
• Coordinate with external auditors on SEC filings and controls testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business‑related field
• CPA required
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S‑X and S‑K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes for 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)
• Experience with equity, stock‑based compensation, and EPS is a plus
• Strong work ethic with 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
• Ability to sustain productivity in a fast‑paced environment, maintain composure and focus under pressure and deadlines
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $136,400 – $151,600 annually; 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.

Perks

Participation in our incentive programs (eligible cash, equity, or commissions). 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.

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