Corporate Finance, Equity - Assistant Vice President

iCapital•New York, NY

5d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

iCapital is seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Equity Accounting and Reporting Associate to join its Corporate Finance team. The role offers the opportunity to develop subject-matter expertise in stock-based compensation accounting, equity reporting, and related tax and financial reporting matters within a global fintech organization. The position provides exposure to complex technical accounting issues, strategic transactions, and cross-functional initiatives that affect the Company's capital structure and growth strategy. The Associate supports accounting and reporting for global stock-based compensation programs under ASC 718, equity-related tax accounting, financial disclosures, audit readiness, SOX controls, and equity reporting processes. The role works closely with Finance, Tax, Legal, Human Resources, Payroll, external auditors, and third-party equity administrators, while contributing to process improvement, automation, and strategic projects. Employees in this role work in the office Monday through Thursday and may work remotely on Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in public accounting, technical accounting, audit, financial reporting, or corporate accounting.
Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex transactions and communicate accounting conclusions clearly and effectively.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, large-data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work in a controlled environment focused on governance, process discipline, and audit readiness.
Collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionally across Finance, Tax, Legal, HR, Payroll, and with external advisors.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is preferred.
Exposure to ASC 718, ASC 740, business combinations, valuation, or technical accounting matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support monthly accounting, reporting, and quarterly and annual close activities for global stock-based compensation programs under ASC 718.
Prepare and maintain stock compensation calculations, expense forecasts, valuation support schedules, account reconciliations, and disclosure support.
Analyze the accounting implications of equity transactions, including grants, exercises, vesting events, modifications, forfeitures, cancellations, RSU settlements, share issuances, and strategic transactions.
Evaluate complex equity-related transactions, including acquisitions, replacement awards, recapitalizations, liquidity events, and new equity program structures.
Prepare stock-based compensation disclosures and supporting analyses for financial statements, management reporting, and regulatory filings.
Assist with equity-related tax accounting analyses, including deferred tax assets, tax deductions, excess tax benefits, and stock compensation impacts on the income tax provision.
Support technical accounting research, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration regarding stock compensation, equity transactions, and emerging accounting guidance.
Serve as a finance contact for external auditors by preparing audit-ready documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
Support the design, execution, documentation, and enhancement of SOX controls and governance processes related to stock compensation and equity reporting.
Assist in preparing analyses and documentation supporting global tax, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Partner with Human Resources, Legal, Payroll, Tax, and third-party equity administrators to ensure accurate processing and reporting of equity transactions.
Monitor and reconcile equity activity across source systems, capitalization records, and the general ledger.
Assist with capitalization table management, share reserve analyses, and related equity reporting requirements.
Identify and execute opportunities to automate processes, enhance reporting, strengthen internal controls, and support process transformation initiatives.
Prepare analyses and presentations supporting management decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Contribute to special projects related to equity programs, acquisitions, and organizational growth.