Equity Accounting Lead

Etched

$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA required (or actively pursuing)
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with SEC reporting exposure
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Hands-on experience with equity accounting and stock-based compensation
  • Experience with disclosure management software like Workiva or alternatives
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite

Responsibilities

  • Own stock-based compensation accounting and equity reconciliations
  • Partner with Payroll, Legal, and Stock Administration for equity transaction accuracy
  • Lead preparation and filing of SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K
  • Serve as accounting partner for external auditors and maintain SOX controls
  • Lead selection and optimization of reporting platforms like Workiva
  • Research and document technical accounting for complex transactions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
  • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
  • Housing subsidy of $2k per month for local employees
  • Relocation support for those moving to San Jose
  • Wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
  • Daily lunch and dinner in the office
  • Unlimited compute budget with ROI justification
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We're looking for a technically exceptional accounting leader to own our external financial reporting and equity accounting functions as we scale. You'll lead our SEC reporting process, oversee equity accounting, and help build the reporting infrastructure, controls, and systems that enable a fast-growing public-company-ready finance organization. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical accounting challenges while building processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own stock-based compensation accounting, equity reconciliations, EPS and dilution calculations, and equity-related SEC disclosures.
  • Partner with Payroll, Legal, and Stock Administration to ensure accurate recording of equity transactions and alignment between the cap table, equity systems, and general ledger.
  • Lead the preparation and filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, financial statement footnotes, MD&A, XBRL tagging, and other SEC reporting requirements.
  • Serve as the primary accounting partner for external auditors, maintain SOX controls, and evaluate new accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements.
  • Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of Workiva (or a similar reporting platform), building scalable reporting workflows and automating manual processes.
  • Research and document technical accounting positions for complex transactions, including equity modifications and other non-routine accounting matters


You may be a good fit if you have
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA required (or actively pursuing).
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant exposure to SEC reporting (public company or Big 4/public accounting with SEC clients).
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and XBRL.
  • Hands-on experience with equity accounting (stock-based compensation, EPS, APIC roll-forwards).
  • Experience with external reporting/disclosure management software Workiva or alternatives
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite,)


Strong candidates may also have experience with
  • Big 4 public accounting
  • Experience with equity management platforms (Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge, Fedility, or Solium).
  • Prior experience leading a system implementation or process improvement initiative.
  • Experience in a high-growth or newly public company environment.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines during close periods.


Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
    • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
  • Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
  • Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
  • Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
  • Daily lunch and dinner in our office
  • Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification

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