Senior SEC & Technical Accountant

The Addison Group; California; Remote; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Addison Group seeks an experienced Senior SEC & Technical Accounting Consultant to support a growing organization with complex technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and stock-based compensation. This remote consultant will play a critical role in strengthening accounting processes, addressing reporting challenges, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on SEC filing experience, and

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on SEC reporting experience, including preparation of forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including EPS and stock-based compensation/equity accounting.
• Must have strong Workiva experience; Equity Edge experience preferred.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting and reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and support SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) for accuracy and compliance.
• Apply advanced technical accounting knowledge to complex matters and disclosures.
• Analyze EPS calculations and equity accounting across multiple award types.
• Utilize Workiva extensively to produce filings and reporting deliverables.
• Identify gaps in procedures; develop practical solutions and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

SEC reporting

EPS calculations

Stock-based compensation

Independent work

Communication skills

Research & analysis

Tools

Workiva

Equity Edge

Job description

Senior SEC & Technical Accounting Consultant

Location:

Remote

Compensation:

$90-$120 per hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior SEC & Technical Accounting Consultant to support a growing organization with complex technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and stock-based compensation. This consultant will play a critical role in strengthening accounting processes, addressing reporting challenges, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on experience preparing SEC filings, and proficiency with Workiva. Experience working within a growing or scaling organization is highly desirable, particularly for someone who has successfully managed multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This is a hands-on consulting opportunity for an independent professional who can quickly assess existing processes, identify gaps, and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and support SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable SEC reporting requirements.
• Apply advanced technical accounting knowledge to complex accounting matters, research, and financial reporting issues.
• Analyze and account for earnings per share (EPS), including complex calculations and related disclosures.
• Evaluate and manage complex stock-based compensation and equity accounting, including multiple award types and related financial statement implications.
• Utilize Workiva extensively to prepare, coordinate, and manage SEC filings and related reporting deliverables.
• Leverage Equity Edge for equity administration and stock-based compensation reporting.
• Identify gaps in existing accounting processes, develop practical solutions, and help establish more effective reporting procedures and internal controls.
• Support financial close and reporting activities while helping improve timelines, accuracy, and overall efficiency.
• Research and document technical accounting conclusions, ensuring appropriate support for financial statements and disclosures.
• Partner with accounting and finance leadership to resolve complex issues, manage competing priorities, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
• Operate independently in an environment with limited established processes, taking ownership of assignments from assessment through completion.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with SEC reporting, including preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in EPS and stock-based compensation/equity accounting.
• Strong Workiva experience is a must.
• Experience with Equity Edge is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Experience working in a scaling organization where responsibilities extend beyond a narrowly defined role.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex accounting matters.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active CPA license preferred; candidates with an inactive CPA should also be considered and clearly identify their license status.
• Background in Big Four or national accounting firm audit.
• Industry experience in fintech, lending, or technology.
• Experience supporting public companies or growing organizations with complex equity structures and evolving accounting processes.

The ideal candidate is:

• Self-directed: Comfortable taking ownership without extensive guidance or hand-holding.
• Technically strong: Able to confidently address complex SEC reporting, EPS, and stock-based compensation matters.
• Resilient and adaptable: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and imperfect processes.
• A strong communicator: Able to provide clear, concise written and verbal updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Solutions-oriented: Motivated by the opportunity to resolve existing challenges, improve processes, and make an immediate impact.