CoStar Group

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

CoStar Group • $150K — $185K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • CPA designation required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
  • 5+ years experience with a Big 4 or large public accounting firm
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Experience with M&A transactions and related documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with senior leaders and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical accounting assessments and provide guidance on complex transactions
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, Operations, and other teams on internal inquiries
  • Manage M&A technical accounting assessments and validate working capital
  • Conduct research under U.S. GAAP and prepare memoranda on non-routine transactions
  • Prepare financial statements and data for press releases and investor information
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
  • Participate in audits and ensure accounting control procedures are maintained

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug
  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
  • Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services
  • Commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On-site fitness center or reimbursed fitness membership
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting


Job Description


Role Overview

CoStar Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to be a key member of its Corporate Controller's Organization. This individual will provide technical accounting and reporting research and guidance for financial transactions, support compliance with the Corporation's accounting policies and internal control requirements, analyze proposed accounting standards, support the external financial reporting function, and assist in developing the

corporation's positions on emerging accounting and reporting matters.


This is an individual contributor role that will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to stakeholders.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage technical accounting assessments and provide guidance on complex transactions to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Provide ad hoc technical accounting guidance and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, Operations, and other cross-functional teams on internal inquiries and business initiatives.
  • Lead M&A technical accounting assessments, collaborating with internal teams and third-party specialists to determine the appropriate 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 memoranda on non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, lessee and lessor accounting, business combinations, segments, stock-based compensation, and other technical topics.
  • Prepare financial statements and other financial data for press releases, Audit Committee communications, and supplemental investor information.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for technical accounting areas, including reviewing journal entries, footnote disclosures, and audit-related 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 support timely adoption and disclosure.
  • Develop and lead internal accounting and reporting training courses.

Basic Qualifications

  • 9+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • CPA designation required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college.
  • At least five years of experience with a Big 4 or other large public accounting firm, with progression through the Manager level.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 606, and ASC 360, as well as U.S. SEC reporting requirements.
  • Experience performing technical accounting and reporting research and preparing technical accounting memoranda.
  • Experience supporting M&A transactions, including related technical accounting documentation and processes.
  • Strong understanding of accounting, finance, valuation, and broader business matters.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Self-starter with a results-oriented, highly organized approach, strong attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and build consensus while balancing technical rigor, business objectives, and risk considerations.
  • A track record of commitment to prior employers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience applying IFRS in a multinational or cross-border reporting environment, including evaluating differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS and advising stakeholders on accounting impacts.
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, or managing XBRL and Inline XBRL tagging for SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and other periodic reports
  • Strong technical expertise in equity instrument accounting, including share-based compensation, equity-classified and liability-classified awards, modifications, valuation considerations, and related disclosures.
  • Experience supporting or drafting SEC Proxy Statement disclosures, including equity compensation plans, executive compensation tables, and related narrative discussion.
  • Familiarity with governance and Compensation Committee materials and coordination with Legal, HR, and external advisors on equity- and proxy-related matters.
  • Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance technical accounting research, data analysis, and financial reporting preparation while maintaining strong controls and professional judgment.

What's In It For You?

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.


We offer generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.


  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug
  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
  • Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and families
  • Commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs, location dependent
  • Access to CoStar Group's Employee Resource Groups
  • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Sponsorship

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.


Compensation

The final salary offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skills, and competencies.


Base Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000 Annual


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About CoStar Group

CoStar Group is a provider of information, analytics and marketing services to the commercial property industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain. Founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance, the company has grown to include online database CoStar and many online marketplaces, including Apartments.com, LoopNet, Lands of America, and BizBuySell. CoStar Group was founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance in Washington, D.C. In 1998, the company became a public company via an initial public offering on the NASDAQ, raising $22.5 million. In 2004, CoStar Group, Inc. v. LoopNet, Inc. became a landmark case in copyright law. In October 2009, the company acquired a building in Washington, D.C., now its headquarters, from the Mortgage Bankers Association for $41.3 million. The building had sold 2 years earlier for $79 million and the company claims it used its analytics data to know the right time to buy. In April 2012, CoStar Group acquired LoopNet for $860 million. In April 2014, the company acquired Apartments.com for $585 million. In April 2015, the company acquired Apartment Finder for $170 million. In July, the company acquired Belbex an online marketplace and information provider for commercial property based in Spain. In February 2017, the company acquired Westside Rentals. In February 2018, the company acquired ForRent.com from Dominion Enterprises for $350 million in cash and $35 million in stock. In October, the company acquired Realla.co an online marketplace for commercial property based in the United Kingdom. In November, the company acquired Cozy Services for $68 million.
Learn more about CoStar Group
Size
4,742 employees
Market Cap
$31.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$227.1 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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