Technical Accounting Lead — M&A & GAAP Expert

CoStar Group; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

CoStar Group seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to join the Corporate Controller's Organization. This role provides technical accounting guidance for financial transactions, supports policy compliance, analyzes new standards, and assists external reporting.

You will lead assessments, collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, and Operations, and prepare journal entries and disclosures. CPA, 9+ years, and Big 4 experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and 9+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience performing technical accounting research and memos.
• Experience with M&A accounting and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical accounting assessments for complex transactions.
• Provide guidance to senior management and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead M&A technical accounting assessments and related journal entries.
• Prepare memoranda on non-routine transactions and disclosures.
• Support month-end/quarter-end/year-end closing for technical areas.

Skills

CPA designation

US GAAP

Big 4 experience

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics

Job description

CoStar Group seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to join the Corporate Controller's Organization. This role provides technical accounting guidance for financial transactions, supports policy compliance, analyzes new standards, and assists external reporting.

You will lead assessments, collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, and Operations, and prepare journal entries and disclosures. CPA, 9+ years, and Big 4 experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills.