Compensation Accountant
New York, New York • $130,000-$140,000
About the Company:
Our client is a financial technology company that specializes in connecting wealth managers and investors with access to alternative investment opportunities, simplifying the process through a streamlined platform.
Responsibilities:
- Support the monthly accounting, reporting, and quarterly/annual close activities related to the firm’s global stock-based compensation programs
- Prepare and maintain stock compensation calculations, expense forecasts, valuation support schedules, account reconciliations, and disclosure support
- Evaluate complex equity-related transactions including acquisitions, replacement awards, recapitalizations, liquidity events, and new equity program structures
- Assist with equity-related tax accounting analyses including deferred tax assets, tax deductions, excess tax benefits, and stock compensation impacts on the income tax provision
- Support the design, execution, documentation, and enhancement of SOX controls and governance processes related to stock compensation and equity reporting
- Assist in preparing analyses and documentation supporting global tax, regulatory, and compliance requirements
- Monitor and reconcile equity activity across source systems, capitalization records, and the general ledger
- Partner cross functionally and with third-party equity administrators to ensure accurate processing and reporting of equity transactions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 5-8 years of related technical accounting experience
- Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and financial reporting concepts
- Exposure to ASC 718, ASC 740, business combinations, valuation, or technical accounting matters preferred
- CPA preferred
- Advanced financial modeling and large-data analysis skills
Salary Range:
$130,000-$140,000
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