Director, Equity Accounting

StubHub•New York, NY

15h•$220,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

StubHub is seeking a Director of Equity Accounting to lead the end-to-end accounting, valuation, and forecasting of our global equity incentive plans. This is a high-impact role where you will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring our complex equity structures are technically sound and compliant.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
SEC Reporting experience
7+ years of related experience with minimum of 5 years of public accounting preferable
Strong US GAAP knowledge and research skills
Big 4 experience
Hands on knowledge and experience accounting financial reporting with respect to a technology company, including revenue recognition, software development (internal use software), impairment considerations
Excellent verbal and written communication, including extensive experience writing and reviewing technical accounting memos
Ability to clearly articulate accounting matters to senior executives
Provide strategic direction and sound business judgment that result in the achievement of finance and companywide objectives
Proficient with MS desktop applications
Equity platform experience

Nice To Haves

Public accounting background
Certified Equity Professional
M&A experience with equity treatment
Workiva and NetSuite experience

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise on accounting guidance, interpretation and application of accounting standards under company policy and GAAP relating to stock-based compensation and other equity matters.
Responsible for equity related technical accounting research and implementation, including reviewing proposed accounting standards and determining the potential impact to the Company.
Responsible for the end-to-end administration of equity awards from planning and design to award settlement and providing cross-functional support between HR, Legal, Payroll and Treasury on all equity matters.
Review and document complex accounting matters and making recommendations for appropriate treatment.
Document and research financial, tax and regulatory reporting changes.
Lead in the preparation of accounting transaction memos detailing significant transactions.
Assist in the quarterly preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, and related SEC disclosures for public filings including forms: 10K, 10Q, 8Ks, 3s/4s and proxy. Advise on the financial statement review process to ensure all matters are appropriately disclosed.
Responsible for the preparation and updating of accounting policies and development and maintenance of the Company accounting policy manual.
Interact with independent auditors on accounting technical matters.
Responsible for providing training to accounting department related to accounting policies and new accounting standards.
Fulfill ad-hoc requests from management and within the accounting department and other areas as needed.
This person will work with key stakeholders to ensure accounting and financial reporting process risks have been identified, assessed and documented in accordance with SOX requirements.