Director of Technical Accounting, CoStar Group – Arlington, VA

About the role

The Director of Technical Accounting at CoStar Group will play a crucial role in the Corporate Controller’s Organization. They will lead and manage technical accounting assessments, provide guidance on complex transactions, conduct M&A technical accounting assessments, and oversee the preparation and filing of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical accounting assessments and provide high-level guidance on complex transactions to senior management and key stakeholders
• Provide ad-hoc technical accounting guidance and collaborate with the finance, legal, and operations teams on internal inquiries
• Lead M&A technical accounting assessments, collaborating with internal teams and third-party specialists to determine accurate accounting treatment
• Conduct technical accounting research under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting frameworks and prepare memos on non-routine transactions
• Oversee the preparation and filing of Forms 10-Q/K, in addition to high involvement in 8-K and Proxy statement filings and ensuring the financial statements are consistent with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for technical accounting areas, including reviewing journal entries, footnote disclosures, and audit-related tasks
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are in place and maintained
• Develop, mentor, and influence a high-performing technical accounting team while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm (preferred) and a technical accounting role for a large public entity
• CPA designation required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College
• Extensive experience supporting M&A transactions, including the technical accounting documentation and processes involved
• Strong proficiency in technical finance, valuation, and business matters
• Exceptional communication skills—both verbal and written—with an ability to interact with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
• Prior experience applying IFRS in a multinational or cross-border reporting environment, including evaluating differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS and advising stakeholders on accounting impacts
• Strong technical expertise in equity instrument accounting, including share-based compensation, equity-classified and liability-classified awards, modifications, valuation considerations, and related disclosures
• Demonstrated experience supporting or drafting SEC proxy statement disclosures, including equity compensation plans, executive compensation tables, and related narrative discussion
• Familiarity with governance, compensation committee materials, and coordination with Legal, HR, and external advisors on equity- and proxy-related matters
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance technical accounting research, data analysis, and financial reporting preparation, improving efficiency, consistency, and documentation quality while maintaining strong controls and professional judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performing research related to technical accounting and reporting matters and writing technical memorandums
• History of consensus-driven leadership in facilitating decision-making, balancing technical rigor, business objectives, and risk considerations across diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and navigate fast-paced, unstructured environments
• Self-starter with a results-oriented, highly organized approach and a keen sense of urgency

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commute and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks