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Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Compass


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 145000 - 180000
Posted: 5 October 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Compass our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012 were revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

We are seeking a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to join our Finance team. 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.

In addition to SEC filings this team 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.

The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting team is also actively involved in the Companys M&A activity supporting pre-transaction diligence purchase accounting and post-close integration. This role will partner closely with the Controllership broader Accounting Legal Investor Relations and Internal Audit teams as well as external auditors.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment is energized by technical complexity and excels at meeting tight and recurring deadlines.

At Compass You Will:

  • 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.
  • Coordinate with external auditors on SEC filings and controls testing.

What Were Looking For:

  • Bachelors 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
  • Candidate must have direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies
  • Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos to support conclusions
  • 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
  • Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion
  • 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.

Compensation:The base pay range for this position is $145000 - $180000 annually; however base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Please note that this is a full-time 100% in-office position based in either our New York office (110 5th Ave) or our Madison NJ office (175 Park Ave).

Perks that You Need to Know About:

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash equity or commissions). Plus paid vacation holidays sick time parental leave and recharge leave; medical tele-health dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

Do your best work be your authentic self.
At Compass we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world a place where they feel like they belong where they can be their authentic selves where they can thrive. Our collaborative energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principlesand our commitment to diversity equity inclusion growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer we offer competitive compensation packages robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees lives and careers.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager


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