At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re 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 Company’s 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 We're Looking For:
- 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
- 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 $136,400 - $151,600 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.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field
- CPA
- 5-7 years' experience in a Big 4 accounting firm with recent experience on a publicly traded client and/or external reporting at a large public company
- Direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes
- Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos
- Strong US GAAP acumen and understanding of financial reporting (SEC, 10-K, 10-Q)
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization, problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Experience with equity, stock-based compensation, and EPS
Compass Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Compass and has not been reviewed or approved by Compass.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, with some noting fully paid dependent coverage and solid plan options. Wellness resources and assistance programs further support overall health needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is characterized as generous for both birthing and non-birthing parents, supporting time at home. Company policies also reference family medical leave.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants adds long-term financial value. These elements broaden total rewards beyond base pay.
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What We Do
A real estate company with a purpose; we are building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology to make the search and sell experience intelligent and seamless.
Why Work With Us
We are a tech company reinventing the space. To lead the industry requires the smartest tools built by the brightest minds across engineering, design, and strategy. Through our proprietary platform, Compass is changing how agents and clients navigate the process of finding or selling a home. Join our team today!







