Technical Accounting Director
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CoStar Group Company Intro:
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information analytics and online in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate empowering all people to discover properties insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.
Weve continually refined transformed and perfected our approach to our business creating a language that has become standard in our industry for our customers and even our continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.
This is how we deliver for our customers our employees and equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Role description:
CoStar Group is seeking candidates for a Director of Technical Accounting to be a key member of its Corporate Controllers Organization. The Director will be responsible for providing technical accounting and reporting research and guidance for financial transactions developing and monitoring compliance with the Corporations accounting policies and internal control requirements analyzing proposed accounting standards oversight of the external financial reporting function and assisting in the development the Corporations positions on emerging accounting and reporting matters.
Additionally this role will be responsible for managing and developing team members. We are focused on hiring individuals who possess a combination of strong leadership and technical skills and have a passion for being innovative and delivering exceptional ideas and service to our stakeholders.
This position is located in Arlington VA and requires to be in the office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage technical accounting assessments and provide highlevel guidance on complex transactions to senior management and key stakeholders
Provide adhoc technical accounting guidance and collaborate with the finance legal and operations teams on internal inquiries
Lead M&A technical accounting assessments collaborating with internal teams and thirdparty specialists to determine accurate accounting treatment. This includes reviewing net working capital validating closing balance sheets and preparing purchase accounting journal entries
Conduct technical accounting research under U.S. GAAP IFRS and statutory accounting frameworks and prepare memos on nonroutine transactions including revenue recognition lessee and lessor accounting business combinations segments stockbased compensation and other technical topics
Overseeing the preparation and filing of Forms 10Q/K in addition to high involvement in 8K and Proxy statement filings and ensuring the financial statements are consistent with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules including newly issued and emerging pronouncements
Preparation of financial statements and other financial data for press releases audit committee communications and supplemental investor information.
Support monthend quarterend and yearend closing processes for technical accounting areas including reviewing journal entries footnote disclosures and auditrelated tasks
Participate in internal and external audits
Ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are in place and maintained for technical accounting analyses
Stay abreast of emerging accounting standards evaluate their potential impact on the organization and ensure timely adoption and disclosure
Developing coordinating and leading internal accounting and reporting training courses
Qualifications:
10 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm (preferred) and a technical accounting role for a large public entity
CPA designation required
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related business discipline from an accredited notforprofit University or College
A track record of commitment to prior employers
Expertise in GAAP including ASC 842 ASC 805 ASC 606 and ASC 360 and U.S. SEC regulations
Extensive experience supporting M&A transactions including the technical accounting documentation and processes involved.
Strong proficiency in technical finance valuation and business matters.
Exceptional communication skillsboth verbal and writtenwith an ability to interact with senior executives crossfunctional teams and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to multitask prioritize and navigate fastpaced unstructured environments.
Selfstarter with a resultsoriented highly organized approach and a keen sense of urgency.
Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience in performing research related to technical accounting and reporting matters and writing technical memorandums.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Whats in it for you
When you join CoStar Group youll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performancebased incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training tuition reimbursement and an interoffice exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life legal and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) with yoga studio Pelotons personal training group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Groups Diversity Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work fulltime in the United States to apply. However please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
