Senior Technical Accountant: GAAP, M&A & Controls

Compass International Holdings; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Family leave

Life Insurance

Learning programs

Job summary

Compass International Holdings seeks a Senior Technical Accountant for its Madison, NJ headquarters. You will manage month-end close, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and collaborate with brand leaders across Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Corcoran.

You will author technical accounting memos, research non-routine transactions, and support external audits while strengthening internal controls in a high-visibility role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• Public accounting experience with internal or external audit is required.
• Advanced understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting expected.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities across multiple brands.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and research non-routine transactions.
• Support external audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist in M&A accounting due diligence, purchase accounting analyses, and post-acquisition integration.
• Lead process improvements and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Legal, and Corporate Development.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

Job description

Compass International Holdings seeks a Senior Technical Accountant for its Madison, NJ headquarters. You will manage month-end close, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and collaborate with brand leaders across Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Corcoran.

You will author technical accounting memos, research non-routine transactions, and support external audits while strengthening internal controls in a high-visibility role.