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Senior Manager Corporate Accounting

Job Description

CoStar Group Company Intro:

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.

We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.

This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Role Description:

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting will be primarily responsible for leading a portion of the Global monthly close process, specializing in areas such as cash, prepaid expenses, property, plant and equipment, employee compensation, marketing, leases and other expenses, including the review of (i) monthly journal entries and (ii) account reconciliations. This position will help to streamline our existing Global close process and find efficiencies to reduce the amount of time to close and further accelerate the time in which it takes to provide financial results to management.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting will also work with the Financial Planning and Analysis team and meet with various other departments to understand fluctuations from budget and forecast to assist in the monthly close process. This role will also include reporting responsibilities, such as preparing fluctuation analyses, management reporting, and disclosures for the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings and will work directly with external auditors in facilitating the quarterly reviews and year-end audits.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting will also work closely with the financial systems team on Oracle upgrades and implementations of new functionality and maintaining and designing reports used for management and external reporting. This position will also be involved in other ad hoc projects including the integration of acquired businesses, including the integration and mapping of GL systems and close processes.

This position is located in Arlington, VA and requires to be in the office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the Global month-end close, including review of monthly journal entries, and supporting schedules, and account reconciliations, and analysis of monthly financial results.

• Review leases, procurement contracts and purchase orders to ensure proper accounting treatment.

• Ensure fixed assets are capitalized and depreciated in accordance with GAAP.

• Assist with special projects within department or as part of cross-functional teams.

• Research technical accounting issues.

• Work with external auditors and facilitate successful completion of the annual audit including compliance with internal controls.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.

• A track record of commitment to prior employers.

• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience.

• Experience working in or auditing large international public companies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed CPA

• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills

• Ability to think critically and analyze data effectively

• Ability to work effectively leading and within a team to complete projects

• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP

• Experience with lease administration software

• Extensive knowledge of ASC 360 and 842

• Experience with foreign currency accounting

• Experience working in a Big 4 or other regional public accounting firm

• Experience managing staff

What’s in it for you?

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 you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• 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 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

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.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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