Senior SEC Reporting Associate

The Role

The SEC Reporting Senior Associate will assist with the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements, as well as other SEC filings. In addition, this role will assist with technical accounting research and documentation, internal control activities and compliance and certain monthly close requirements. 

The successful candidate needs to have a strong knowledge of SEC reporting and a commitment to high quality financial reporting. Additionally, the candidate will need to have the ability to improve operational efficiency, work with cross-functional teams, and prepare disclosure analysis related to accounting issues, all with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. This role reports to the Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.

Problems You Will Solve

• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual filings with the SEC (primarily 10-Ks and 10-Qs) including supporting schedules
• Perform a detailed tie-out of the quarterly and annual filings, and maintain the underlying records
• Research accounting implications of significant and/or non-routine transactions, including identification, assessment and documentation activities on topics such as fair value concepts, consolidation, financial instruments and equity
• Assist in operationalizing new/complex transactions and function as a liaison for the Controllership with the Capital Markets and Legal departments on new initiatives that may impact operational accounting
• Prepare certain monthly loan accounting journal entries
• Assist with equity accounting, including 409a valuations and stock-based compensation
• Maintain proper internal controls relating to the financial reporting process
• Help establish and work within timelines for financial statement preparation, and work collaboratively with various business partners to ensure such timelines are met
• Interface with auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Monitor emerging accounting standards during the exposure draft period to interpret impact, and assist with them implementation of new accounting standards
• Maintain a high degree of business and technical proficiency in the application of financial reporting, technical accounting research and internal controls that ensures financial and reporting integrity and regulatory compliance

About You

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant designation, or in the process of completing designation preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Financial services industry experience preferred
• Experience with complex accounting research
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office tools
• Recent experience with or understanding of reporting systems, preferably Workiva

What We Offer

• The opportunity to collaborate with a team of creative, fun, and driven colleagues on products that have an immediate and significant impact on people's lives
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders
• Flexible time off, comprehensive health coverage, competitive salary, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits
• A bevy of other perks including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance discounts, legal assistance, and additional discounts through Perkspot
• This role is hybrid and expected to work in our San Francisco office twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays)

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