Director, Equity Accounting

StubHub
New York, NY
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior accounting professionals with equity and SEC reporting expertise who can work in a hybrid arrangement and collaborate across multiple departments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of accounting experience and SEC reporting expertise, preferably from public accounting.
    — “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”
  • Individuals who have led equity incentive plans and provided strategic accounting guidance to leadership.
    — “strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring our complex equity structures are technically sound and compliant”
  • Professionals with hands-on experience in financial reporting for technology companies, including revenue recognition and internal use software.
    — “Hands on knowledge and experience accounting financial reporting with respect to a technology company, including revenue recognition, software development (internal use software), impairment considerations”

Things to consider

  • The hybrid work arrangement requires a minimum of 3 days in the New York office weekly.
    — “Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY”
  • The role involves significant cross-functional collaboration with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Treasury teams.
    — “providing cross-functional support between HR, Legal, Payroll and Treasury on all equity matters”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with equity award administration and cross-functional coordination in your resume and interviews.
    — “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”
  • Emphasize your background in US GAAP and technical accounting research, especially in technology contexts.
    — “Strong US GAAP knowledge and research skills Hands on knowledge and experience accounting financial reporting with respect to a technology company”
  • Showcase your ability to write and review technical accounting memos, and your experience with SEC filings.
    — “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”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Providing subject matter expertise on accounting guidance
  • Leading equity related technical accounting research
  • Preparing accounting transaction memos
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial statements
  • Providing training to accounting department
Typical background
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPASEC Reporting experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Equity AccountingStock-based CompensationEquity ValuationEquity ForecastingTechnical Accounting ResearchAccounting StandardsSEC DisclosuresFinancial Statement ReviewAccounting PoliciesTraining

Preferred

Security Sector Experience

Stack & domain

Accounting GuidanceAccounting StandardsStock-based CompensationEquity MattersFinancial ReportingSEC DisclosuresAccounting PoliciesAccounting Technical MattersCommunicationStrategic DirectionBusiness JudgmentCPAAccountingFinanceSECGAAP

About the role

Original posting from StubHub via Greenhouse

StubHub is on a mission to redefine the live event experience on a global scale. Whether someone is looking to attend their first event or their hundredth, we’re here to delight them all the way from the moment they start looking for a ticket until they step through the gate. The same goes for our sellers. From fans selling a single ticket to the promoters of a worldwide stadium tour, we want StubHub to be the safest, most convenient way to offer a ticket to the millions of fans who browse our platform around the world.

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. 

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) – New York, NY

What You'll Do:

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. 

What You’ve Done:

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 Have: 

Public accounting background 

Certified Equity Professional 

M&A experience with equity treatment 

Workiva and NetSuite experience 

What We Offer:  

Accelerated Growth Environment: Immerse yourself in an environment designed for swift skill and knowledge enhancement, where you have the autonomy to lead experiments and tests on a massive scale. 

Top Tier Compensation Package: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that includes enticing stock incentives, aligning with our commitment to recognizing and valuing your contributions. 

Flexible Time Off: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with unlimited Flex Time Off, providing you the flexibility to manage your schedule and recharge as needed. 

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, featuring 401k, and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options. 

The anticipated gross base pay range is below for this role. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of StubHub’s total compensation and competitive benefits package, which includes equity, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits. 

Salary Range$220,000—$250,000 USDAbout Us 

StubHub is the world’s leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in 195 countries in 33 languages and 49 available currencies. With more than 300 million tickets available annually on our platform to events around the world -- from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater -- StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences. Come join our team for a front-row seat to the action. 

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity on our team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: StubHub careers (Greenhouse)

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