Match.com

Director, Equity Accounting

Match.com$160K — $190K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3-5+ years focused on equity accounting
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
  • Active CPA certification required
  • Mastery of US GAAP (ASC 718 and ASC 260)
  • Exceptional communication and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end accounting, valuation, and forecasting for global equity plans
  • Prepare and present high-level analysis and reporting to senior leadership and board
  • Oversee cross-border tax compliance and related accounting practices
  • Develop advanced forecasting models for equity expenses and shares impact
  • Ensure SOX compliance within the equity function and manage audit relationships
  • Bridge Finance, HR, and Legal teams by providing insights on accounting impacts
  • Mentor and develop skills of the Manager-level accounting professional

Benefits

  • Opportunity for high-impact leadership in a strategic role
  • Access to a dynamic work environment in Dallas
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional partnerships
  • Mentorship opportunities to guide a team member's career growth
  • Involvement in complex equity structures and compliance tasks
Full Job Description
Our Accounting team is seeking a Director, Equity Accounting to serve as the definitive leader for the end-to-end accounting, valuation, and forecasting of our global equity incentive plans. This is a high-impact, Dallas-based role where you will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring our complex equity structures are technically sound and compliant.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Strategic Financial Ownership: Lead the end-to-end accounting, valuation, and forecasting for all global equity incentive plans. You are the definitive subject matter expert for ASC 718 and ASC 260 and the primary architect of the equity-related financial statement disclosures.
  • Executive Advisory & Board Reporting: Partner closely with the SVP of Financial Reporting, Legal Counsel, and the People Team. You will prepare and present high-level analysis on plan availability, burn rates, and the financial impact of proposed equity structures.
  • Global Mobility & Tax Compliance: Serve as the internal authority on the complexities of a modern workforce. You will oversee the logic for state and international mobility, ensuring that cross-border tax withholding and reporting are technically sound and compliant with local jurisdictions.
  • Advanced Forecasting & Modeling: Own the "Equity Crystal Ball." You will develop sophisticated models to forecast SBC expense, diluted shares impact, and cash flow requirements under multiple "what-if" scenarios.
  • Audit & Control Leadership: Set the standard for SOX compliance within the equity function. You will lead the relationship with external auditors, defending technical positions on valuations, and award modifications.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the bridge between Finance, People/HR, and Legal. You will be the Accounting voice at the table providing insights into the accounting impact of daily decisions.
  • Team Mentorship: Directly manage and develop a Manager-level professional, fostering a culture of technical excellence, career growth, and extreme attention to detail.
  • Other Areas: ESPP, Section 16 filings


We may be a Match if:

  • Experience: 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3-5+ years specifically focused on equity accounting.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.
  • Certification: Active CPA is required.
  • Technical knowledge: Mastery of US GAAP, specifically ASC 718 and ASC 260
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.


Bonus Points:

  • Public accounting background
  • Certified Equity Professional
  • M&A experience with equity treatment
  • Shareworks and OneStream experience
  • SEC Reporting experience


$160,000 - $190,000 a year

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, CA. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

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