Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting role at Compass is a key member of the SEC Reporting team responsible for preparing and filing all external financial reports with the SEC. This role also involves researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, monitoring and implementing new accounting standards, and supporting M&A activities.

About the Role

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. The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting team also 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.

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 tracking 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; evaluating the impact and preparing related technical accounting documentation.
• Manage accounting for all equity transactions and stock-based compensation, including valuation, expense recognition, tax impacts, and EPS calculations.
• Cook with external auditors on SEC filings and controls testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other 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 of public companies
• 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
• The ability to sustain productivity in a fast-paced environment, maintain composure and focus under pressure and deadline
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or similar public company environment
• Experience with SEC reporting and financial statement preparation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base pay ranging from $136,400 - $151,600 annually, bonuses, and restricted stock units
• Full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
• Comprehensive perks including employee assistance program, pet insurance, and more